The Knights Templar in Buckinghamshire
Buckinghamshire holds a rich yet often overlooked connection to the legendary Knights Templar. During the 12th and 13th centuries, the Templars established a number of preceptories (monastic estates) in the county, These sites served both as spiritual centres and as operational hubs for the Templars’ extensive landholdings, helping to fund their crusading efforts in the Holy Land. Today, traces of their presence remain in place names and local lore, offering a fascinating glimpse into a secretive and influential medieval order.