S. Mary Magdalen
Community ID:
1057
Town:
Bath
Diocese:
West Bath
Region:
Somershire
Medieval Location:
Near Bath outside the town proper.
Modern Location:
Holloway
Corporate Status:
Hospital
Dedication:
S. Mary Magdalene
Date Founded:
1212 or earlier
Date Terminated:
1540 or later
Religious Order:
Augustinan?
Foundation Information:
Founded to provide care for lepers.
Notable Members/Residents/Guests:
Donation of of John Wyssey mentions brothers and sisters.
Patrons/Benefactors:
Benefactors were Hugh, Bishop Lincoln by testament of 1212, and John Wyssy who donated land in the 13th century. Margery Brokworth for burial in dpl in 1404.
Income:
Income was derived from legacies and benefactors.
Early Documents:
[1]Testament Hugh Bishop of Lincoln dated 1212.
Secondary Sources:
The Victoria history of the county of Somerset2:152-53 available online at ">http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=40942"> [Victoria County History]
Admin. Notes:
mad 6/10/97
Contributors:
WRL Project
Date Started:
1212
Date Finished:
1540
Length:
285
