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St John's Jerusalem, Kent

St John's Jerusalem is the remains of a moated Commandry of the order of the Knights Hospitallers of St John of Jerusalem, located at Sutton at Hone, Kent. It was founded here in 1199 by Robert de Basing. The main portion of the building dates from the 13th century and was the Chapel of the Preceptory. At the Dissolution it was sold to it was sold to Sir Maurice Denys. It was much altered by Edward Hasted, the County Historian, who lived here from 1755. The moat dates from the 13th century. The property is now in the care of the National Trust. It is within the council area of Dartford (Kent).
Historic England Grade II* Listed 1085776.

Place Type: Ecclesiastical Monument
Historic County: Kent
Lat, Long: 51.410775,0.24011
Grid Reference: TQ 5588 7035
Civil Parish: Sutton-at-Hone and Hawley CP
Council Area: Dartford CA (Kent CA)
Police Area: Kent PA

GBPN ID: 304566
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/St_John's_Jerusalem,_Kent_304566

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