| Lord Leycester Hospital | |
|---|---|
| Chapel of St. James the Great | |
 Lord Leycester Hospital | |
| Location | Warwick, Warwickshire, England |
| Coordinates | 52°16′47.05″N 1°35′27.62″W / 52.2797361°N 1.5910056°W |
| Area | Warwick |
| Founded | 1571 by Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester |
| Built | from 1126 to the late 15th century |
| Built for | The United Guilds of Warwick |
| Restored | Chapel restored 1860, accommodation restored 1966 |
| Restored by | Chapel restored by Sir George Gilbert Scott |
| Architectural style(s) | Medieval courtyard architecture |
| Governing body | The Lord Leycester Hospital (charity) |
Listed Building – Grade I | |
  location of the Lord Leycester Hospital | |
The Lord Leycester Hospital (often known simply as the Lord Leycester) is one of the best preserved examples of medieval courtyard architecture in England and is a charity supporting ex-servicemen. It is located in Warwick, England, next to the West Gate, on High Street. It is a Grade I listed building.[1] The Hospital is a prominent and internationally famous feature of Warwick. For almost 900 years buildings have been erected and civic activity has taken place on the site, starting with the chapel built in 1126. The site was donated by the 12th Earl of Warwick in the 14th century to the United Guild of the Holy Trinity and St George. The Guild Hall, Great Hall and Master's House were constructed in the late 15th century. Over the centuries, the ancient buildings and 500 year old gardens have been admired by many famous visitors such as Charles Dickens and Oscar Wilde, by Kings and Queens, such as King George V[2] and the Queen Mother[3] and ordinary travellers from around the world.[2]
- ^ Historic England. "Hospital built for the United Guilds of Warwick from the early 12th century and transformed into the Hospital that it remains today by Robert Dudley Earl of Leicester in 1571 (1035441)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 26 August 2014.
- ^ a b Lord Leycester Hospital Guest Book.
- ^ Photograph of a Brother meeting the Queen Mother.