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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The preceptory also governed other Templar lands, similarly donated for services in the Holy Land. These included:
- Chilverscoton
- Cubbington
- Fletchampstead Hermitage
- Herdwicke Harbury
- Sherbourne
- Studley
- Temple Tysoe
- Warwick; and
- Wolvey.
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.
See also
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References
edit- 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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