Hampsfell Hospice is a Grade II listed building in the Lake District National Park local planning authority area, England. First listed on 15 February 1989. Shelter.

Hampsfell Hospice

WRENN ID: carved-wall-moss
Grade: II
Local Planning Authority: Lake District National Park
Country: England
Date first listed: 15 February 1989
Type: Shelter
Source: Historic England listing

Description

BROUGHTON EAST SD 37 NE 5/1 Hampsfell Hospice II Shelter. Dressed limestone. 1835-46. For Rev T. Remington. Square structure, stone benches round base; top frieze and cornice band with iron railings. East face has entrance with gate and Greek lettering to frieze reading: "RODODAKTYLOS EOS" (Rosy-fingered Dawn; a quotation from Homer). Returns and rear have small lights with splayed reveals, projecting stone steps with handrail lead to flat roof, which has turntable indicating landmarks. Interior has 2 canted angles, one with fireplace and one with recess. Black boards with white lettering to all sides have notice and 3 poems, one dated 1846. 12 posts support chain surrounding hospice.

Listing NGR: SD3992879369

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