Preceptory

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A Preceptory was historically the headquarters of the various orders of Christian Knights, such as the Knights Hospitaller and Templar, within a given geographic area. Governed by a Preceptor, who was answerable to the Grand Master of the respective order. A preceptory main focus would be its Church and accommodation for the brethren.

[edit] Examples

[edit] Hospitaller

• Torphichen Preceptory, West Lothian, Scotland

[edit] Templar

• Aslackby Preceptory, Lincolnshire, England
• Temple, Midlothian, Scotland