Where is Maison Dieu?

Maison Dieu is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT16 1DQ), in the parish of Dover.

How do I get to Maison Dieu?

The nearest railway station is Dover Priory, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT16 1DQ.

Who owns Maison Dieu?

Maison Dieu is owned by | designation1 =Grade I Listed Building.

Is Maison Dieu a protected site?

Yes — Maison Dieu is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).

How do I get to Maison Dieu?

The nearest railway station is Dover Priory, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT16 1DQ.

Gardens · South East England

Maison Dieu

In or near Martin Mill.

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Maison Dieu — a garden in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2.5 h
Best time of year: Spring & summer (Apr–Sep)
Nearest railway station: Dover Priory · 0.4 km

Dog-friendly
Wheelchair accessible

Maison Dieu is a garden of interest in england-south-east, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.

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Protected designations

Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

The Hospital of St Mary, Domus Dei, or Maison Dieu (Latin/Norman French – house of God), is a medieval building in Dover, England which forms the oldest part of Dover Town Hall. The Town Hall and remains of mediaeval Maison Dieu were Grade II* listed in 1973; they were upgraded to a Grade I listing in 2017.

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Background

History

Mason Dieu was founded in 1203 by Hubert de Burgh, the Constable of Dover Castle, as the "Hospital of the Mason Dieu" to accommodate pilgrims coming from the Continent to visit the shrine of Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral. de Burgh gave the manors of River and Kingsdown to the hospital in order to fund it. Simon de Wardune also gave some land. The original buildings consisted of one large hall (later referred to as the Pilgrims' Hall) nine years earlier, Bishop Richard had consecrated the chapel, but he fell ill later that day and was taken into the Maison Dieu where he died, on 3 April 1253. There are records of a number of royal visits taking place, up to the end of the 14th…

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Coordinates: 51.1281, 1.3090
County: Kent
District: Dover
Parish: Dover
Postcode: CT16 1DQ
Parliamentary constituency: Dover and Deal
Established: 1203
Nearest railway station: Dover Priory — 0.4 km
Official site: www.dover.gov.uk

Sources

wikidata: Q15243899 (CC0)
wikipedia: Maison Dieu, Dover (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Maison Dieu?: Maison Dieu is in Kent, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode CT16 1DQ), in the parish of Dover.
What is Maison Dieu?: Maison Dieu — a garden in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Maison Dieu?: The nearest railway station is Dover Priory, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode CT16 1DQ.
When was Maison Dieu built?: Built or established in 1203.
Who owns Maison Dieu?: Maison Dieu is owned by | designation1 =Grade I Listed Building.
Is Maison Dieu a protected site?: Yes — Maison Dieu is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Maison Dieu?: The nearest railway station is Dover Priory, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CT16 1DQ.

Plan your visit

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