Jesus Hospital (Rothwell)

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In the southwest corner of Market Hill JESUS HOSPITAL, an Elizabethan almshouse can be glimpsed through an impressive archway. It was founded in 1586 by local benefactor Owen Ragsdale for the purpose of accommodating elderly people - a function it serves to this day.

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Coordinates:   52°25'18"N   -0°48'1"E
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