Balsall Preceptory, Warwickshire The Manor of Balsall was given to the Templars in recognition for their service in the crusades. The donor, according to a survey of the Templars' possessions in England in 1185, was Roger de Mowbray, son of Nigel d'Aubigny (also variously spelled Albini, Alney etc) . Temple Ballsall (Preceptory) also governed other Templar lands, similarly donated for services in the Holy Land. These included Chilverscoton, Cubbington, Fletchampstead Hermitage, Herdwicke Harbury, Sherbourne, Studley, Temple Tysoe, Warwick, and Wolvey. Old Hall, though much restored dates from the time of the Templars occupation. At the time of the suppression of the Order, 8 Ballsall resident Templars were arrested, namely John de Coningeston, Thomas le Chamberlayn, William de Burton, William de Warewyk, (chaplain), Robert de Sautre, Roger de Dalton and John de Euleye. --62.254.64.14 10:13, 14 August 2005 (UTC) CW-U.T.