Maynard and Cotton's Hospital, Hospital Lane, Canterbury, Kent

The hospital was originally founded by John Maynard in 1317. It provided for the support of 3 old men and 1 old woman. The present building is mostly 19th century and is very plain in design compared to other almshouses.

Location

Kent Canterbury

Period

Medieval (Middle Ages) (1066 - 1484)

Tags

hospital welfare poor almshouse health Medieval (1066 - 1484)