Historic ruins in Maldon have taken a battering by vandals.
Maldon historian Stephen Nunn said he is “angry and saddened” by recent damage to the remains of a former leper hospital site.
St Giles’ Hospital, off Spital Road, was probably founded by Henry II in the twelfth century for Maldon residents suffering from leprosy, which back then was a common disease across Europe.
In 1481 the hospital was granted to BeeleighAbbey and later closed with the dissolution of the monasteries in 1536.
It became part of a barn at Spital Farm and it was only when the dilapidated barns were demolished in 1913 that the remains were rediscovered.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel