THE KNIGHTS OF LAZARUS
IN NORFOLK
The Knights of Saint Lazarus, a medieval military order dedicated to caring for lepers and supporting the Christian faith, did have a presence in Yorkshire. While not as extensive as the Knights Templar or Hospitallers, at least one preceptory (a monastery or house of the order) is known to have existed in the region.
CHOSELY / CHOSELEY - A Smaller Leper hospital tied to the order
Choseley, Norfolk was the site of a medieval leper hospital that was associated with the Order of Saint Lazarus. The hospital was founded sometime before 1291 and dissolved before 1428.
The site, likely located at or near the current Choseley Farm, included a medieval village and church, both of which have since disappeared. The current farmhouse, a large post-medieval mansion dating to the mid or late 16th century, contains much re-used limestone, probably from the original medieval hospital buildings
Lazar Hill
Westwade
Wymondham -
William de Albini, before 1146, gifted to the order at Burton Lazars, six score acres of land, upon which they built a cell, in which resided a master and two to three Brothers of the order.
BRISTON - All Saints Church
KNIGHTS OF LAZARUS FIGURES IN NORFOLK
Norfolk & the Lepers: Learn Who Shared Their Chapter of History Here
CHOSELEY - NORFOLK
Richard (Preceptor) - 1378