The Knights Templar in Yorkshire

The Knights Templar in Yorkshire
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Publisher : The History Press
Total Pages : 261
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ISBN-10 : 9780752473604
ISBN-13 : 0752473603
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Book Synopsis The Knights Templar in Yorkshire by : Diane Holloway

Download or read book The Knights Templar in Yorkshire written by Diane Holloway and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2011-10-24 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Where can you see an effigy of a Templar? What prompted King John to hand England over to an Italian? Who worked for the Templars in Yorkshire? The Knights Templar in Yorkshire answers all these questions and many more. This new book explores what medieval life was like during the Templars' stay in Yorkshire. Not only was it the biggest county in Britain, but in Templar terms it was also the richest. They owned more land, property and people in Yorkshire than in any other county in England. This fascinating volume takes the reader on an intimate tour of the ten major Templar sites established in Yorkshire, and reveals what life was like for their inhabitants - how the land was farmed, what the population ate, how they were taxed and local legends. Illustrated with an intriguing collection of photographs and specially commissioned maps, this book is sure to appeal to anyone interested in medieval history.


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