Monument record MDR5464 - Locko, Preceptory of Knights of St Lazarus and Leper Hospital c1297-1347.

The preceptory of Locko (the only regular preceptory of the Lazarite order in England). Owed direct allegiance to the mother house in Paris, not Burton Lazars and hence was regarded as an alien establishment during the 14th cent wars with France. There was a hospital dedicated to St Mary Magdalene attached to the preceptory. During the wars with France the preceptory had to make large payments to Kings Hall, Cambridge and in 1347 the master of Burton Lazars became preceptor. It ceased to be a hospital and preceptory by 1375. (1) (2) (3) [see SMR 26320]