Beamsley Hospital

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Historical Environment Record No:
MYD34406
Parish:
Beamsley
OS Grid Reference:
SE082530
Dale:
Lower Wharfedale
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Description

Beamsley Hospital MYD34406 (c) YDNPA, 2023

Beamsley Hospital MYD34406 (c) YDNPA, 2023

Beamsley Hospital was founded as almhouses for local women in 1593 by Lady Margaret Clifford. It was completed around 1650-60 by her daughter Lady Anne Clifford. The hospital consists of a circular chapel lit from clerestory windows. Around the chapel are arrayed seven radiating rooms. There are six other rooms in a long rectangular block through which is the entrance archway. The building was restored and altered in 1961.

Beamsley Hospital MYD34406 (c) YDNPA, 2023

Beamsley Hospital MYD34406 (c) YDNPA, 2023

Source:

Lemmon, W (1979) Bolton Abbey & the Wharfe. Derby: English Life Publications

Location

From roundabout at Bolton Bridge, follow A59 for half a mile toward Blubberhouses and Harrogate. Hospital is on left hand side of road after about half a mile. No public access. View from roadside.

Public Transport Details

Nearest town/village: Bolton Bridge. Call Traveline on 0870 608 2 608 to plan your journey. After the welcome message key in 885 for North Yorkshire information.

Accessibility

Viewable from roadside.