The Courtyard, Hospital of St John the Baptist
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The Courtyard, Hospital of St John the Baptist
Image: © Maigheach-gheal Taken: 18 Sep 2008
In about 1180, the Hospital of St John the Baptist was founded by Bishop Reginald to benefit the poor of Bath and was placed under the control of the monastery. Land was given to the hospital between the Cross and Hot Baths and the city walls for the hospital buildings.
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Image Location
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51.382301
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-2.367371