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
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

The Site of Preceptory of the Holy Trinity is a former commandery of the Knights Hospitallers located in Yorkshire, England. The preceptory would have served as an administrative and military centre for the Order of St John of Jerusalem during the medieval period, functioning as both a religious house and an economic estate. Such preceptories were characteristic establishments through which the Hospitallers managed their English properties and supported their crusading operations in the Eastern Mediterranean. The site represents an important element of the medieval military-monastic landscape, though its surviving physical remains require archaeological investigation to establish the extent and character of the original buildings and layout.

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 former commandery of the Knights Hospitallers located in Yorkshire, England. 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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