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Cressing Temple is a medieval farming estate established by the Knights Templar in the 12th century near Witham in Essex. The site retains two substantial timber-framed barns of exceptional architectural importance, dating to the 13th and 14th centuries, which rank among the finest surviving examples of medieval agricultural buildings in England. These barns demonstrate the considerable resources and advanced construction techniques available to the military order, and they have been preserved largely intact, making Cressing Temple an important witness to medieval monastic economy and building practice. The estate functioned as a preceptory, serving as both an agricultural and administrative centre for the Templars until their dissolution in the early 14th century.
Cressing Temple is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002122. View the official record →
Cressing Temple is a medieval farming estate established by the Knights Templar in the 12th century near Witham in Essex. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002122.
Cressing Temple is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1002122.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Henge 300m ENE of Newbarns Farm (1.7 km), Roman villa, Anglo-Saxon hall, cemetery and church site, around and to the north and east of St Mary and All Saints Church (3.1 km), Great Loyes moated site and fishpond (3.7 km).
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