The Knights Templar in Somerset [electronic resource]
Faith, Juliet2011
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It reveals the struggles over land ownership in the county, and introduces the reader to little known historical characters including William de Marisco, revealing his struggle with the Templars, and claim to the throne of England. The final chapter reveals the controversy surrounding a carved wooden man's head discovered in a Somerset church. The author has found compelling evidence to suggeest that the church weas not only built on Templar land, but had a connection with the Grand Master of the Order himself. Richly illustrated and compiled using original research, this book is sure to appeal to everyone interested in medieval history.
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[Place of publication not identified] : The History Press, 2011
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1 online resource (1 text file)
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9780752469812
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English
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1057997
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