Scheduled MonumentsEnglandPreceptory at Dukes Place

Preceptory at Dukes Place

England
List entry 1007460
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Preceptory at Dukes Place is a medieval ecclesiastical establishment located in Kent, England. The site represents a preceptory, a type of religious house associated with military-monastic orders, most likely the Knights Templar or Knights Hospitaller, which held considerable lands and properties throughout medieval England. The preceptory would have served administrative and agricultural functions alongside its spiritual role, managing estates and resources for the order. Such establishments typically date from the twelfth to sixteenth centuries, though the specific chronology and surviving physical remains of this particular Kent preceptory require reference to detailed archaeological and archival records for precise dating and description.

Preceptory at Dukes Place is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1007460. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Preceptory at Dukes Place?

Preceptory at Dukes Place is a medieval ecclesiastical establishment located in Kent, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1007460.

Who is responsible for protecting Preceptory at Dukes Place?

Preceptory at Dukes Place 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 1007460.

What other scheduled monuments are near Preceptory at Dukes Place?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Earthwork in Milbay's Wood (3 km), Old Soar Manor: a fortified medieval house (3.2 km), Roughway Bridge (3.3 km).

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