Archaeologists uncover medieval leprosy hospital structures in Lincoln

Archaeologists in England have discovered new remains at the Hospital of the Holy Innocents in Lincoln, Fox News reported. The recent excavation took place over three days on South Common, a area located about 140 miles north of London. The hospital is one of the oldest and largest medieval leprosy facilities in the country. [1]

According to Fox News, citing news agency Jam Press, the dig uncovered small structures. Researchers believe these buildings may have been used as private living quarters for people suffering from leprosy hundreds of years ago. [1]

The Hospital of the Holy Innocents was originally established between the late 11th century and the early 12th century. Early medical history shows that dedicated public hospitals did not exist in antiquity and only began to develop during the Christian period. [1][2]