THE KNIGHTS OF LAZARUS
IN NORTHAMPTON
The Order of St. Lazarus, known for its role in caring for those with leprosy (Hansen's Disease), is a historic order with a charitable focus. While not directly headquartered in Northamptonshire, the order did have establishments in the region.
STEPPINGTON HILL - (Catesby)
THENFORD
HASELBECH
WALBEK LAZAR HOSPITAL (Northampton)
Little known of short history of leper hospital at Walbeck, Walbeck was situated in Kingsthorpe Hollow & took its name from stream there;
Walbeck Leper Hospital probably lies in Kingsthorpe Hollow; earliest known record of hospital is in first half of C13th when it is said to lie 'without North Gate of town'; not recorded after 1347
Hospital of Walbek was lazar house & situated by North Gate of Northampton; mention of only two C14th diocesan references granting indulgencies; name Walbek occurs in corporation deed of 1360
