Guildford in Surrey, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Abbot's Hospital
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 13, 2026
1. Abbot's Hospital Marker
As Archbishop, Abbot became a wealthy man and he decided to reward the town of his birth and education by building a ‘hospital’ - an almshouse where elderly Guildford men and women could lead out their lives in comfort. The design is very similar to the Oxford and Cambridge colleges in which Abbot had spent most of his life. The massive gatehouse with its domed turrets and the gables of the crosswings are typical of the Tudor brick style. This style was somewhat old fashioned by 1622 when it was completed. Around the quadrangle inside there were a chapel, common rooms and apartments for twelve "Brothers" and eight "Sisters".
The building remained little changed until the early 1980s when a new wing was constructed in the gardens behind, keeping to the same style. Abbot's Hospital in today as a permanent memorial to him, still in use for the purpose for which he built it.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1622.
Location. 51° 14.169′ N, 0° 34.218′ W. Marker is in Guildford, England, in Surrey. It is on High Street, on the right when traveling east. The marker is not located directly at the hospital, but is rather a little bit further east on High Street, on the opposite side of the street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 166 High Street, Guildford, England
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Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Three Pigeons (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Abbot's Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); Holy Trinity Church: a thousand years of Christian history (within shouting distance of this marker); Holy Trinity Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Holy Trinity Churchyard: a place for peace and reflection (within shouting distance of this marker); Guildhall (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Tunsgate Arch (about 120 meters away); Quakers' Acre (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Guildford.
Also see . . . History (Abbot’s Hospital). (Submitted on June 22, 2026.)
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 13, 2026
2. Abbot's Hospital
Photographed by F. Frith and Co. Ltd., circa 1906
3. Abbot's Hospital
Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 22, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on June 22, 2026. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
