Beth Burton+FollowMedieval Hospital Found Under York Street!Imagine fixing a sinkhole and stumbling on a hidden medieval hospital! That’s exactly what happened in York—right outside the Theatre Royal, no less. Archaeologists are buzzing after discovering 12th-13th century hospital remains buried under a busy road. The site was once Mint Yard, then the Royal Mint, and now it’s a commuter hotspot. Road closures are in place while the team digs up secrets from York’s past. Who knew history was literally under our feet? #YorkHistory #Archaeology #HiddenGems #Health731Share
jporter+FollowSinkhole Reveals Medieval Hospital Ruins!Imagine fixing a sinkhole and stumbling onto a massive medieval hospital! That’s exactly what happened in York, where emergency road repairs uncovered the remains of St Leonard’s Hospital, once the biggest in northern England. This place cared for the sick, elderly, and even prisoners back in the 12th and 13th centuries. Turns out, the city’s fancy Georgian streets are built right over centuries of wild history. Archaeologists are now digging in—who knows what else they’ll find under our feet? #YorkHistory #Archaeology #MedievalMystery #Health70Share
