St Giles's Hospital, Ludford, Shropshire

This building was originally a leper hospital. It was founded in 1216, during the reign of Henry III. It was rebuilt in 1500 and again in 1672. By 1547 the hospital had become an almshouse.

Location

Shropshire Ludford

Period

Stuart (1603 - 1713)

Tags

hospital leper almshouse charity welfare Stuart (1603 - 1713)