It is called the English Hospital because it was founded and financed by the Anglican Church and British organisations. During that period, with the height of interest in the Camino de Santiago, especially among British pilgrims, the need arose for a place where these walkers could rest and receive medical care. It was built to serve mainly the British and English-speaking pilgrims who, at that time, were travelling the French Way.

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1. Alto do Poio (1,335 m) – Valcarce Ironworks loop from Riba da Casa Vella

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2. Valcarce Ironworks – Alto do Poio (1,335 m) loop from O Barrio da Pena

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3. Valcarce Ironworks – Alto do Poio (1,335 m) loop from A Pedriña de Arriba

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Location: Vega De Valcarce, Bierzo, León, Castile and León, Spain

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1. Alto do Poio (1,335 m) – Valcarce Ironworks loop from Riba da Casa Vella

2. Valcarce Ironworks – Alto do Poio (1,335 m) loop from O Barrio da Pena

3. Valcarce Ironworks – Alto do Poio (1,335 m) loop from A Pedriña de Arriba

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