The Knights Hospitaller Round Church Little Maplestead Essex

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🔴 The Round Churches of the Crusader Knights | Little Maplestead & England’s Sacred Circles

Hidden in the quiet countryside of England are the rare and fascinating remnants of medieval military orders—the round churches of the Knights Templar and Knights Hospitaller. Inspired by the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, these circular sanctuaries were built by crusaders returning from the Holy Land.

In this video, we explore the four surviving round churches in England:
🏰 Temple Church, London
⛪ Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Northampton
📜 The Round Church, Cambridge
🌿 And the peaceful, historic Little Maplestead Church in North Essex

We also uncover the lost and forgotten sites—from Ludlow Castle to Temple Bruer—where these churches once stood. Special focus is given to Little Maplestead: its mysterious origins, its connection to the Hospitallers, and its lasting place in English heritage.