Chapel in Templetown

An inventory of the forfeited property of the Knights Templar at Templeton (Hore 1900-11, vol. 4, 276; Colfer 2004, 56) lists the contents of the chapel as distinct from the parish church (WX049-008001-). The chapel would have been at their stronghold and was more richly endowed than the parish church. It contained nine books, a chalice, silk vestments for the altar, a sliver dish, two silver cups, 17 silver spoons, and a pitcher for wine. Its location is not known but if the Templar’s base was at the earthwork (WX049-007----), then the chapel would not be far away. Compiled by: Michael Moore Date of upload: 5 February, 2014

The chapel in Templetown was likely built by the Knights Templar in the 12th or 13th century and was associated with their preceptory at Templeton. Its significance lies in its connection to the Templars, a prominent medieval military order, and its separate status from the parish church indicates it served a specific religious or ceremonial function for the order.