Monument record MYO5063 - Almshouses

Summary

A Maison Dieu was founded by the Cordwainers near Walmgate Bar/Fishergate Street in 1436. 5 poor men were recorded there in 1548. Location uncertain. The Guild of St Christopher may have also maintained an almshouse in Fishergate.

Location

Grid reference SE 6079 5134 (point)
Map sheet SE65SW
Unitary Authority City of York, North Yorkshire

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Full Description

Two NMR entires relating to almshouses in the Fishergate area combined into one entry until further information available.

NMR sources:

1 Union Terrace : excavations in the Horsefair
Microfiche in pocket inside back cover 1989 by J D Richards, C Heighway and S Donaghey 18-19 vol.11, fasc.1
2 Medieval religious houses in England and Wales 1971 by David Knowles and R Neville Hadcock 409

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Record last edited

Jul 1 2020 9:47AM

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