A preceptory was historically the headquarters of any of the various orders of Christian Knights, such as the Knights Hospitaller and Templar, within a given geographic area. Governed by a preceptor, who was answerable to the Grand Master of the respective order. A preceptory's main focus would be its church and accommodation for the brethren.
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