Scheduled MonumentsEnglandSite of Preceptory of the Holy Trinity (Knights Hospitallers)

Site of Preceptory of the Holy Trinity (Knights Hospitallers)

England
List entry 1013402
Nation
England
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Site of Preceptory of the Holy Trinity is a medieval religious establishment in Yorkshire that belonged to the Knights Hospitallers, the military-monastic order dedicated to maintaining hospitals and defending Christian interests in the eastern Mediterranean. The preceptory would have functioned as an administrative and spiritual centre for the order's holdings and activities within England during the medieval period. Such establishments typically comprised residential quarters, a chapel, and agricultural facilities necessary to support the community and generate income from their estates. The site represents an important aspect of Yorkshire's medieval religious landscape and the broader influence of the international crusading orders in England.

Site of Preceptory of the Holy Trinity (Knights Hospitallers) is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1013402. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Site of Preceptory of the Holy Trinity (Knights Hospitallers)?

The Site of Preceptory of the Holy Trinity is a medieval religious establishment in Yorkshire that belonged to the Knights Hospitallers, the military-monastic order dedicated to maintaining hospitals and defending Christian interests in the eastern Mediterranean. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1013402.

Who is responsible for protecting Site of Preceptory of the Holy Trinity (Knights Hospitallers)?

Site of Preceptory of the Holy Trinity (Knights Hospitallers) 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 1013402.

What other scheduled monuments are near Site of Preceptory of the Holy Trinity (Knights Hospitallers)?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Square barrow on Westwood Common, 120m south of Blackmill (1.9 km), Oval barrow on Westwood Common, 55m north west of Blackmill (1.9 km), Square barrow on Westwood Common, 50m west of Blackmill (2 km).

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