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Monument Number 71004
Hob Uid: 71004
Location : Shropshire Whitchurch Urban
Grid Ref : SJ5416042030
Summary : Monastic Hospital dependent on Haughmond Abbey founded in the 13th century, dissolved in the 15th century. The site is represented by a moat. A rectory was built in the moat in the 19th century, although now derelict.
More information : (SJ 5416 4203) Moat (NR) (1) Around the site of the monastic hospital at Whitchurch there remains the greater part of an irregular square moat. (2) A hospital for the poor, aged and infirm was founded at Whitchurch in the 13th century and was dissolved probably in the 15th century. It was dependent upon Haughmond Abbey. (3) A now-dry sub-square moat measuring, overall, 100.0m NE to SW by 80m transversely. The arms are from 10.0 to 18.0m in width and are up to 2.0m in depth. The moat is in fair condition except for the SE arm which has been largely filled-in. The enclosed area is occupied by The Old Rectory, a derelict 19th century building with outbuildings. Published 1:2500 survey, 1963, correct. (4) SJ 541420. Remains of moat at Whitchurch enclosing buildings (5).

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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
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Monument End Date : 1499
Monument Start Date : 1200
Monument Type : Moat, Hospital
Evidence : Earthwork

Monument Period Name : Post Medieval
Display Date : C19
Monument End Date : 1900
Monument Start Date : 1801
Monument Type : Vicarage
Evidence : Ruined Building

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External Cross Reference Source : SMR Number (Shropshire)
External Cross Reference Number : 905
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : SJ 54 SW 9
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Relationship type : General association

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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1976-03-26
End Date : 1976-03-26

Associated Activities :
Activity type : DESK BASED ASSESSMENT
Start Date : 2010-01-01
End Date : 2010-12-31

Historic England Research Records

Monument Number 71004