Excavations at the Priory and Hospital of St Mary Spital, London (MoLAS Monograph) - Softcover

Thomas, Christopher; Sloane, Barney; Phillpotts, Christopher

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1901992004 ISBN 13: 9781901992007

Publisher: Museum of London Archaeology Service, 1997

Synopsis

The Augustinian priory and hospital of St Mary without Bishopsgate (later known as St Mary Spital) was founded in 1197 and completely rebuilt in the 13th and 14th centuries. The results of excavations between 1982 and 1991 are integrated with documentary, finds and environmental evidence in a chronological narrative which charts the development of the medieval infirmary, chapel and cemetery, and of the monastic cloister. Thematic chapters address such issues as health and hygiene, standards of living and trest,emt of the sick poor. The post-Dissolution fragmentation of the precinct and the formation of the wealthy suburb of Spitalfields are also described.

About this title

Product Description:

x + 267pp, inc. 114 figs, 81 tables, laminated card, A4

About this edition

• Publisher: Museum of London Archaeology Service
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 1901992004
• ISBN 13: 9781901992007
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 267