York, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

St. Leonard’s Hospital

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 15, 2018

1. St. Leonard’s Hospital Marker

Inscription. St. Leonard’s Hospital Built at the expense of John Romanus (died 1255) this building, comprising a vaulted crypt with a chapel above, formed part of St. Leonard’s Hospital, at one time the largest hospital in the North of England. Originally known as St. Peter’s, it was refounded as St. Leonard’s by King Stephen and dissolved in 1540.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1540.

Location. 53° 57.668′ N, 1° 5.177′ W. Marker is in York, England. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Museum Street (England Route A1036) and Lendal, on the left when traveling north. Located in Yorkshire Museum Gardens. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: York, England YO1 7FR, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Voluntary Guides (a few steps from this marker); Multiangular Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Multiangular Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Allen Tree (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Yorkshire Philosophical Society (about 120 meters away); Lendal Tower (about 120 meters away); Coat of Arms of Charles I (about 120 meters away); Praetorian Gate (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in York.

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Also see . . . St. Leonard’s Hospital – History of York. (Submitted on October 23, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 15, 2018

2. St. Leonard’s Hospital Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 101 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 23, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.