Remains of Monastic Infirmary, Cathedral Precincts - Gloucester

Remains of the former Infirmary of the Benedictine Abbey of St Peter. Early C13. In C17 the east end of the infirmary, formerly St Bridget's Chapel, demolished and the surviving C13 masonry exposed and consolidated in1860. Limestone ashlar and rubble. The remains of the aisled infimary hall comprise the lower part of the wall at the west end, six western bays of the south arcade, and two western piers of the former north arcade. The ashlar mouldings of the arches are suffering from erosion and cracking.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

REMAINS OF MONASTIC INFIRMARY

Heritage Category:

Listed Building grade I

List Entry Number:

1271583

Local Planning Authority:

Gloucester

Site Type:

Religious ritual and funerary > Religious house

Location

Building Name:

Remains of Monastic Infirmary

County:

Gloucestershire

District / Borough:

Gloucester

Parliamentary Constituency:

Gloucester

Region:

South West

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Poor

Occupancy / Use:

Not applicable

Priority:

C - Slow decay; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

C

Ownership:

Religious organisation

Designation:

Listed Building grade I, CA