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Monument details

Summary

Grade II listed building. Main construction periods 1317 to 1899

St Mary's Hospital and Chapel founded in 1317 by John Maynard, rebuilt 1605 by Leonard Cotton, and altered in 1708.

Monument Types

• CHAPEL (HOSPITAL, Medieval to Modern - 1317 AD to 2050 AD)
• HOSPITAL (Medieval to Modern - 1317 AD to 2050 AD)
• ALMSHOUSE (HOSPITAL, Post Medieval to Modern - 1605 AD to 2050 AD)

Full description

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Description from record TR 15 NW 268:
TR 14645762] Hospital of St Mary [NR] Maynard & Cotton's Spital [NR] [TR 14645762] Chapel (Private) [NAT]. (1) Maynard and Cotton's Hospital, Nos 11-20 Hospital Lane, Canterbury. Almhouses and Chapel founded in 1317 by John Maynard, or Mayner, dedicated to St Mary B.V.; another hospital was erected within it by Leonard Cotton, by his will of 1605. It was rebuilt in 1708. (2-5) Maynard and Cotton's Hospital (plaque); a row of 10 early 18thc almhouses. The Chapel, of the same date, is disused. (6) (Maynard and Cotton's Hospital) Nos 1,2,5 & 6 Hospital Lane formerly listed as No 11-20. Grade II. Originally founded by John Maynard in 1317, there were alterations in 1617 and 1708 but the present buildingis mostly 19th century. (For full description see list). (7) Additional bibliography. (8-9) Additional bibliography - not consulted. (10-12) [TR 14645762] Maynard and Cotton's spital [NAT], Chapel (Private) [NAT]. (13)

The following text is from the original listed building designation:
1. 944 HOSPITAL LANE
Nos 1, 2, 5 & 6 (Maynard and Cotton's Hospital) (Formerly listed as No 11 to 20 (consec)) TR 1457 NE 4/186 3.5.67.
II GV
2. Originally founded by John Maynard for the support of 3 old men and 1 old woman, in 1317, there were alterations in 1617 and 1708 but the present building is mostly C19. 1 storey brick. Tiled roof with 1 Dutch gable. Modillion eaves cornice. 1 casement window to each number. Simple doorcases with hoods, brackets and wooden doors.
Nos 1, 2, 5 & 6 form a Grade II group.
Listing NGR: TR1463157633 (14)

<1> OS 1/2500 1957 (OS Card Reference). SKE48127.

<2> MHLG (944/11/A Mar 1962) 24 (OS Card Reference). SKE47033.

<3> MRH Eng & Wales 1953 262 (D Knowles & RN Hadcock) (OS Card Reference). SKE47436.

<4> Batteley's edn Ants of Cant 1703 74-5 (W Somner) (OS Card Reference). SKE37601.

<5> Hist of Kent 4 1799 454-5 (E Hasted) (OS Card Reference). SKE43983.

<6> F1 FGA 01-FEB-65 (OS Card Reference). SKE42878.

<7> DOE (HHR) City of Canterbury Kent Sept 1973 108 (OS Card Reference). SKE39984.

<8> VCH Kent 2 1926 241 (RC Fowler) (OS Card Reference). SKE50975.

<9> MRH Eng & Wales 1971 317 350 (D Knowles and RN Hadcock) (OS Card Reference). SKE47439.

<10> Biblio Top Brit 1 1780-90 XXX 434-6 plate 9 fig 2 (OS Card Reference). SKE37647.

<11> Tanner's Notilia Monastic 1787 Kent XII II (Nasmith) (OS Card Reference). SKE49804.

<12> Biblio Topo Brit 1 1870-90 XXX 499-51 (OS Card Reference). SKE37650.

<13> OS 1:250 1974 (OS Card Reference). SKE48195.

<14> English Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (Map). SKE16160.

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