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Medieval leprosy hospital uncovered in Lincoln

UK · 2026-10-04

Key takeaway

Time Team archaeologists uncovered the walls of the Hospital of the Holy Innocents, a medieval leprosy hospital, on Lincoln's South Common.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerTime Team archaeologists uncover the walls of the medieval Hospital of the Holy Innocents on Lincoln's South Common, launching a three-year research project.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onNational Lottery Heritage Fund backing channels grant funding into the project, supporting Anglia Ruskin University's archaeological research activity.
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youThe dig raises the heritage and tourism profile of Lincoln's South Common, a potential modest boost to the local visitor economy.

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Source: bbc.co.uk

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