Synopsis
The Knights Templar were one of the most significant institutions of Medieval England. A powerful band of warrior-monks who owned vast tracts of land and were instrumental in the Crusades. Their rise to power and wealth was followed by ruthless suppression, amidst allegations of heresy and black magic; their lands were sequestered and their buildings were demolished, leaving only traces of their former presence in the English landscape today. In this book, author George Tull presents a full examination of all the actual remains today of the various properties established by the Knights Templar in England. Armed with this guide, the general researcher can see exactly what remains on the ground and relate it to its place in the history of the order.