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Appleby S. Leonard.

" S. Nicholas.

Kirby-in-Kendal S. Leonard.

Kirkby By Henry II.

WILTSHIRE.

Devizes Founded ante 1207.

Cricklade S. John the Baptist.

Fuggleston SS. Giles and Anthony. Founded by Adelicia, 2nd Queen of Henry I., for men and women.

Maiden Bradley Blessed Virgin. Founded by Manasseh Biset. Temp Stephen or Henry II., c. 1154, for "pore Lepers and women."

Marlborough S. John? For Lepers.

Wilton S. John. Founded 1217.

" S. Giles. Founded by Alicia or Adelicia, 2nd Queen of Henry I. 1217.

WORCESTERSHIRE.

Droitwich Founded by William de Donére. Edward I.

YORKSHIRE.

Bawtry S. Mary Magdalene. Founded by Robert Moreton, 1316.

Beverley S. Nicholas (without Keldgate Bar). Ante 1286.

" " (without North Bar).

Brough S. Giles. Founded by Henry Fitz-Randolph of Ravenswood. Temp Henry III. ? For Lepers.

Doncaster S. James. Founded by Manasseh Biset, c. 1154. For women.

Doncaster S. Nicholas.

Hedon Holy Sepulchre. Founded by Alan Fitz-Oubern, for men and women.

Hull Maison Dieu?

Hutton Locras, or Lowcross S. Leonard. Founded by William de Bernaldby.

Pontefract S. Mary Magdalene. Temp Henry III.

Otley Temp Henry II., or Edward II.

Ripon S. John. Founded by William I. 1068.

" S. Mary Magdalene. Archbishop Thurstan, 1139. Some parts, including chapel with its altar in situ, are left.

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