Penhill Preceptory is a Grade II listed building in the Yorkshire Dales National Park local planning authority area, England. First listed on 13 February 1967. Ruins.
Penhill Preceptory
- WRENN ID
- upper-pedestal-tallow
- Grade
- II
- Local Planning Authority
- Yorkshire Dales National Park
- Country
- England
- Date first listed
- 13 February 1967
- Type
- Ruins
- Source
- Historic England listing
Description
Penhill Preceptory is a ruin of a Knights Templar preceptory dating from around 1200. The structure is built of rubble and has a rectangular plan, with walls standing up to 750 millimeters high. It features a south doorway with bases for a single shafted order. Inside, there is a base for a stone altar and a sanctuary step, along with stone coffins and grave covers. The association with the Templars has influenced the local place-name, Temple. The chapel was dedicated to Our Lady and Saint Catherine. After the Knights Templars were suppressed in 1312, the property was transferred to the Knights Hospitallers and eventually came into private ownership. The remains of the chapel were uncovered in 1840, although the adjoining residential buildings were not revealed. The site is scheduled as an Ancient Monument.
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