West Peckham Preceptory

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West Peckham Preceptory was a preceptory in West Peckham, Kent, England.

History

West Peckham Preceptory was founded circa 1408 by Sir John Culpeper of Oxon Hoath, West Peckham.[1] It was held by the Knights Hospitallers, and used by them as an administrative centre.[2] The preceptory remained in the possession of the Knights Hospitallers until it was dissolved by King Henry VIII circa 1523. At the time of the dissolution, it was valued at £63 6s 8d and had an income of £60 per annum.[3]

References

  1. 1."Duke's Place". Culpepper Connections. Retrieved 21 October 2010.
  2. 2.Dumbreck 1983, p. 2.
  3. 3.Hasted 1798, p. 59.