Description

CIRENCESTER

SP0202 SPITALGATE LANE
578-1/4/297 (North West side)
14/06/48 Hospital of St John

GV I

Surviving portion of arcade of hall of Hospital of St John.
Founded by Henry II in 1133; existing building late C12 with
later alterations, much restored C20. Coursed limestone rubble
with limestone dressings; stone slate roof. 4-bay Transitional
arcade with 4 broad pointed double-chamfered arches to front
and rear on squat columns with scalloped capitals, chamfered
bases possibly C20 reconstructions. Rafter roof probably C19
with later repairs; inside wall to right has 2 small blocked
round-headed doorways, rectangular opening above, now blind,
has chamfered reveal in dressed stone and relieving arch over.
Cottage formerly built into bay to right now removed.
(The Buildings of England: Verey D: Gloucestershire: The
Cotswolds: London: 1970-: P.179; Welsford J: Cirencester: A
History and Guide: Gloucester: 1987-: PP.37-8).

Listing NGR: SP0214902367

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q17525702

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Recommended Books

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  The green guide for historic buildings: how to improve the environmental performance of listed and historic buildings
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  [(Bedfordshire, Huntingdon and Peterborough)] [By (author) Nikolaus Pevsner] published on (January, 1968)
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  Gloucestershire 2: The Vale and The Forest of Dean: Vale and Forest of Dean Pt. 2 (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Hampshire: Winchester and the North (The Buildings of England) (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)
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  Department for Communities Listed Historic Buildings of Northern Ireland: Information Guide for the 2nd Survey of Historic Buildings
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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair by Hunt. Roger ( 2008 ) Hardcover