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Balsall Preceptory

Mmanor that was given to the Knights Templars From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Balsall Preceptory in Warwickshire was a manor that was given to the Knights Templars in recognition of their service in the Crusades. The donor, according to a survey of the Templars' possessions in England in 1185, was Roger de Mowbray, son of Nigel d'Aubigny.

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Church of St Mary, the former preceptory chapel

The preceptory also governed other Templar lands, similarly donated for services in the Holy Land. These included:

Old Hall, though much restored, dates from the time of the Templars occupation. At the time of the suppression of the Order, eight Ballsall resident Templars were arrested, namely:

  • John de Coningeston
  • Thomas le Chamberlayn
  • William de Burton
  • William de Warewyk (chaplain)
  • Robert de Sautre
  • Roger de Dalton; and
  • John de Euleye.
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References

  • Page, William, ed. (1908). "Houses of Knights Templar: Preceptory of Balsall". A History of the County of Warwick. Vol. 2. Institute of Historical Research. p. 99. Retrieved 25 February 2013.

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