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

The Collegiate Church

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 12, 2018

1. The Collegiate Church Marker

Inscription. The Collegiate Church Upon this site stood the important and beautiful Collegiate Church of the Annunciation of Our Lady, which was founded in 1355-6 by Henry, First Duke of Lancaster and Fourth Lancastrian Earl of Leicester. When he enlarged his father’s hospital for poor folk, and raised the Newarke to the status of a college. Several members of the House of Lancaster and other noted persons were buried in the church, which enshrined a holy thorn, said to be from the crown of Jesus.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education.

Location. 52° 37.876′ N, 1° 8.361′ W. Marker is in Leicester, England. Marker is on The Newarke close to Castle View, on the left when traveling west. Located next to the Hawthorn Building on the campus of De Montfort University. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Leicester, England LE2 7GZ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Whipping Toms (here, next to this marker); Municipal Technical & Art Schools (here, next to this marker); Church of the Annunciation (a few steps from this marker); Chantry House and Skeffington House (within shouting distance of this marker); This Stone

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Portland and Hawthorn Buildings (within shouting distance of this marker); Visit of the Queen (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Newarke Gateway (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leicester.

Also see . . . De Montfort University. (Submitted on October 16, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 12, 2018

2. The Collegiate Church Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 16, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 98 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 16, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.