Preceptory of The Knights Templars
The Templars built a number of additions, including a large Norman-style arched doorway and a Refectory. Denny became a hospital for sick members of the Order in the mid-13th century. By the end of that century, the Knights had lost their power, and in 1308 King Edward II had all the members of the Order arrested and imprisoned for alleged heresy, confiscating their property. Denny was then given to the Knights Hospitallers, who took no active interest in the property. In 1324 it was taken back by the Crown.
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