More information : A house of the Knights Templars was founded at East Cowton (NZ 3103, sometimes called Temple Cowton because of the Templars' lands) circa 1142 and dissolved in 1308-12. In 1308 there were 2 brethren and the preceptor, and the preceptory consisted of hall, chamber, chapel, kitchen, brewhouse and smithy.
It passed to the Knights Hospitallers who maintained a chaplain etc. in 1338, but not a preceptory. (1-2)
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