St. Leonard's Hospital, York bronze plaque

This bronze commemorative plaque records: St. Leonard's Hospital. Built at the expense of John Romanus (died 1255) this building comprising a vaulted crypt with a chapel above, formed part of St. Leonard's Hospital, at one time the largest hospital in the North of England. Originally known as St. Peter's, it was refounded as St. Leonard's by King Stephen and dissolved in 1540. Recorded plaque organisation: York Civic Trust.

St. Leonard's Hospital, originally named St. Peter's and later expanded by John Romanus in the 13th century, was a significant medieval hospital in York, known for its extensive services and large scale, serving as a major healthcare institution in Northern England until its dissolution in 1540.