Monument record MLI33740 - Preceptory of the Knights Templar, Temple Farm

Summary

Preceptory of the Knights Templar, Temple Farm

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Full Description

Preceptory founded in the reign of Richard I by Hubert de Rye (c1192), later given to the Knights Hospitallers. Tower very similar to that at Temple Bruer, survived till 1891 when demolished. A number of architectural fragments taken to garden at Horbling. {1}{2}{3} No standing remains. The ornamental stones are corbel heads built into the south gable. Headpiece of decorated window is used as garden seat. {4} Preceptory founded early in reign of Henry II as 1164, the church of Aslackby presented to the Templars by Hubert de Rye. After suppressed property passed to Temple Bruer. The round church still stood in the 18th century, and Temple Farm was built out of the ruins. The embattled square gatehouse tower at the south end described in 1861 as 'Machicolated parapet, terminating in battlements pierced with crossbowslits' was taken down as dangerous in 1891. The only remains are a few pieces of ornamental stonework built into the farmhouse. {5}{6}{7}{8}{9}

Sources/Archives (9)

  •  Index: Lincolnshire County Council. Sites and Monuments Record Card Index. TF 03 SE: H.
  •  Graphic Material: TORRINGTON. 1791. TORRINGTON DIARIES. MS 5064f35.
  •  Unpublished Document: A.J. White. 1981. The Knights Templars at Temple Bruer and Aslackby. -.
  •  Index: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Card Index. TF 03 SE: 7.
  •  Bibliographic Reference: William Page (ed). 1906. The Victoria County History: Lincolnshire - Volume 2. -.
  •  Bibliographic Reference: D. Knowles and R.N. Hadcock. 1953. Medieval Religious Houses: England and Wales - First Edition. -.
  •  Bibliographic Reference: Nikolaus Pevsner and John Harris. 1964. Buildings of England: Lincolnshire (First Edition). -.
  •  Photograph: MILLS. 1880. PARISH FILE. ASLACKBY AND LAUGHTON. -.
  •  Index: Heritage Trust of Lincolnshire. South Kesteven Records. ASLACKBY AND LAUGHTON. SK03.27.

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Location

Grid reference Centred TF 087 303 (242m by 168m)
Civil Parish ASLACKBY AND LAUGHTON, SOUTH KESTEVEN, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Mar 21 2021 8:35PM

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