Rothley Templars Preceptory |
| Hob Uid: 317185 | |
Location :
Leicestershire
Charnwood
Rothley
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| Grid Ref : SK5768212331 |
| Summary : Formerly Rothley Temple. The Manor of Rothley was granted to the Knights Templars by Henry III in 1231. After this a preceptory was erected at Rothley of which the chapel and a portion of the domestic buildings still remain. In 1313 the possessions of the Knights Templars at Rothley were transferred to the Knights Hopitallers and when the Hospitallers were suppressed in 1540 passed to the crown. In 1565 the Manor was acquired by the family of Babington who reconstructed the buildings for their Manor house. The building has since been altered and extended. The chapel was erected by the Templars about 1240; alterations were made by the Hospitallers in the 15th century. |
More information : (SK 576123) The Temple (and remains of) Preceptory (1)
The Manor of Rothley was granted to the Knights Templars by Henry III in 1231. After this a preceptory was erected at Rothley of which the chapel and a portion of the domestic buildings still remain. In 1313 the possessions of the Knights Templars at Rothley were transferred to the Knights Hopitallers and when the Hospitallers were suppressed in 1540 passed to the crown. In 1565 the Manor was acquired by the family of Babington who reconstructed the buildings for their Manor
house. The building has since been altered and extended. The chapel was erected by the Templars about 1240; alterations were made by the Hospitallers in the 15th century. (2)
This was formerly a house of Templars, it passed to the Hospitallers and was a Preceptory at about the time of the general dissolution. There was no preceptory here in 1338, however, the house then containing a steward, two chaplains and servants. Rothley appears to have been united to Dalby before 1535. (3)
The extant remains of the 13th century Preceptory and the 16th century Manor House are incorporated in the present building. The 13th century Hospitallers' Chapel is still used for divine service and the Temple as a guest house. See GP/53/113/3. (4)
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