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St John's Hospital, Northgate, Canterbury

The Almshouses of St John the Baptist were founded around 1084 by Archbishop Lanfranc; initially a hospital outside the city walls to care for the sick, poor and elderly, they have been in continuous use and now provided sheltered accommodation.

Linked with the Almshouse of St Nicholas in Harbledown, also founded by Lanfranc.

External Links

Canterbury Historical Society

British Listed Buildings