GREENWICH - 

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The church in West Greenwich, Kent, to which the Knights Templar held the advowson, is identified as St. Nicholas' Church in Greenwich. This right was granted by William de Say to the Templars in the early 12th century. The advowson allowed the Templars to appoint the parish priest, a significant privilege that gave them influence over the local religious life.

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The advowson was later confirmed by Geoffrey de Say, William's son, in 1214. He reaffirmed the gift to the canons of St. Mary's, Bayham, ensuring the Templars' continued patronage of the church. This confirmation highlights the enduring relationship between the Templars and the church over several generations.

In the 13th century, the advowson of St. Nicholas' Church passed to the Knights Hospitaller, following the dissolution of the Templars in 1312. The Hospitallers continued to exercise patronage over the church, reflecting the continuity of ecclesiastical authority in the region.

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Today, St. Nicholas' Church no longer exists. The site is now occupied by the Church of St. Alfege, a Grade I listed building in the heart of Greenwich