More information : [Centred: SE 8604 2474] Broad rectangular embankments, mounds and ditches traditionally reputed to be part of an establishment of Knights Templars which existed at Faxfleet in the 12th Century. No sign of stonework. (1)
The preceptory of Faxfleet was one of the most important in the country, and when suppressed between AD 1308-12 its value was 290 pounds. Foundation date not known. (2)
[Cent. at:SE 86022485 is a series of small fields subdivided by former roads which are now visible as deep hollow ways; no other indications of former occupation could be found.
The "rectangular embankments" of authority 1. are pronounced plough headlands, this authority was, presumably, in possesion of air cover which was not available at the time of Field investigation. Surveyed at 1/2500. (3)
R.A.F. A.Ps. 1948 add nothing to existing survey. (4)
Additional reference. (5)
The earthworks visible on air photographs, centred at SE 8602 2483, are probably hollow ways enclosing small fields, as described by authority 3. The association of these earthworks with a Templars preceptory is uncertain. The ridge and furrow is recorded in SE 82 SE ??. (6)
The manor was taken into the King's hands, and subsequently passed to Ralph de Neville. (7) |