Ludlow in Shropshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Hospital of the Holy Trinity, the Virgin Mary and St John the Baptist

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 17, 2026

1. Hospital of the Holy Trinity, the Virgin Mary and St John the Baptist Marker

Inscription. Founded 1220 by Peter Undergod, providing relief for poor, infirm and weary travellers.

Brethren served Chantries in Hospital and Castle chapels.

Surrendered in 1537 to the Foxe family and Dissolution of the Hospital.

Erected by Ludlow Civic Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1220.

Location. 52° 21.846′ N, 2° 43.033′ W. Marker is in Ludlow, England, in Shropshire. It is at the intersection of Lower Broad Street and Old Street, on the right when traveling north on Lower Broad Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 45 Lower Broad Street, Ludlow, England SY8 1PQ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Midlands.

It is also on the British Marches.

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

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walking distance of this marker: Ludford Corner (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Lower Broad Street (about 120 meters away); The Broad Gate (about 150 meters away); Ludlow Town Walls (about 210 meters away); Mary Edwards (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); No 49 Broad Street (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Sir Caesar Hawkins (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); No 13 Broad Street (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ludlow.

Hospital of the Holy Trinity, the Virgin Mary and St John the Baptist image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, May 17, 2026

2. Hospital of the Holy Trinity, the Virgin Mary and St John the Baptist

The marker is just visible here, peeking out from behind the shrub on the left side of the building.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 13, 2026, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.