Maison Dieu is a hospital, monastery, hostel, retirement home and royal lodge commissioned by Henry III in 1234.
The timber framed building is located beside Watling Street, now the A2 road, in Ospringe, Faversham, in Kent, England.
Maison Dieu
Maison Dieu taken in 1890s
Image of Maison Dieu taken in 1900
The A2 is a major road in south-east England, connecting London with the English Channel port of Dover in Kent. This route has always been of importance as a connection between London and sea trade routes to Continental Europe. It was originally known as the Dover Road. The M2 motorway has replaced part of the A2 as the strategic route.
A2 heading west towards the M25/A282
A2 across Blackheath.
A2 at Leyton Cross
A2 road in Bexley