Three of the 16 houses of St. Bartholomew's Hospital
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Three of the 16 houses of St. Bartholomew's Hospital
Image: © David Anstiss Taken: 13 Feb 2011
The hospital (on Dover Road) was once one large building with living quarters for residents and accommodation for travellers. The present layout was established in the 13th Century when, using the spoils of a famous sea battle off Sandwich on St. Bartholomew's Day in 1217. A chapel was built in gratitude of the victory, surrounded by 16 separate dwellings which were to be for the use of Sandwich people only. Still in use today.
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Image Location
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