KNIGHTS HOSPITALLERS NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

THE KNIGHTS TEMPLARS AND THE LOST BAILIWICK OF OGERSTAN

Hidden beneath the quiet fields and woodlands of Huntingdonshire lies the faint memory of a vanished medieval village — Ogerstan, or Ogerston, once the administrative heart of the Knights Templar estates in this region. Though its name has faded from maps and local memory, Ogerstan once stood at the crossroads of medieval piety, feudal power, and the Templars’ remarkable network of landholdings.

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The Grand Master & The Hidden Legacy of the Knights Hospitallers in Rural Northamptonshire

Tucked away in the quiet countryside of Northamptonshire lies a rich and often-overlooked history of the Knights Hospitallers. Within a 10-mile radius of Northampton, traces of their influence remain—from grand preceptories and hidden lodges to the final resting place of a grand master of the monastic order. As we explore Rushton and Dingley, we uncover the fascinating remnants of this medieval brotherhood.

The Preceptory at Dingley

Dating back to the reign of King Stephen, the preceptory of the Knights Hospitallers at Dingley played a vital role in medieval Northamptonshire. Founded through the generosity of William de Clopton and his wife Emma during the reign of Henry II, the preceptory flourished as a center of hospitality and military preparation. A court roll from 18 March 1482 names Sir Henry Halley as the preceptor, and records indicate that Sir Giles Russell was the last commander before the dissolution of the order.

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