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Old Dalby Preceptory is a site of a medieval religious house in Leicestershire. The preceptory was established as a commandery of the Knights Templar and subsequently the Knights Hospitaller, representing an important outpost of these military-religious orders in the East Midlands. The site is located near the village of Old Dalby and retains archaeological evidence of the medieval period, though substantial structural remains have not survived to the present day. The preceptory dates to the medieval period, reflecting the significant landholdings and administrative presence that these military orders maintained across England during the twelfth and subsequent centuries.
Preceptory at Old Dalby is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009174. View the official record →
Old Dalby Preceptory is a site of a medieval religious house in Leicestershire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009174.
Preceptory at Old Dalby 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 1009174.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Standing cross on Upper Broughton village green (2.8 km), Saxon cemetery SW of Broughton Lodge (3.2 km), Churchyard cross, All Saints' churchyard (3.7 km).
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