King's Arms Public House, Gosford, Oxfordshire

This building mainly dates from the 17th century. However it is likely that it includes the remains of an earlier medieval building. It is built on the site of Gosford hospital. This was founded by the Nuns of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem in c1140-1180. In 1279 the Knights Hospitallers took over the running of the hospital. This lasted until 1547. It then became a poor house and was known as the Louse Hall.

Location

Oxfordshire Gosford

Period

Stuart (1603 - 1713)

Tags

hospital religion faith social welfare health inn Medieval (1066 - 1484) Stuart (1603 - 1713)