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Institute of Continuing Education (ICE)

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This course is part of the Medieval Studies Summer Programme.

To apply for this course, please enrol on the programme above, and then select the courses you wish to study. For more information about Summer Programmes please visit our Summer Programmes Page.

Drawing upon archaeological and architectural as well as documentary sources, this course will examine the motives leading to the foundation of over 1,000 hospitals in England between c.1070 and the Dissolution. It will explore their religious, social and cultural significance and investigate specific types of charitable institution, including leprosaria and alms houses.

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Course dates

12 Aug 2019 to 16 Aug 2019

Course duration

1 week

Apply by

22 Jul 2019

Course director

Academic Directors, Course Directors and Tutors are subject to change, when necessary.

Venue

International Summer Programmes
Sidgwick Site
Cambridge
United Kingdom
01223 760850

Qualifications / Credits

Non-accredited

Teaching sessions

Meetings: 5

Course code

Nb2