TORPHICHEN PRECEPTORY
The Hospital, or Preceptory, of Torphichen was the Scottish headquarters of the Knights Hospitaller, or Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem. Founded during the reign of David I (1124-1153), construction of the church – nave, aisle, transepts and central tower – was started around 1200 and completed by the mid 13th century. Located within the village of Torphichen, the preceptory stands in a sheltered valley on the western side of the Torphichen Hills. Torphichen is derived from Gaelic: torr-fithichean, ‘the raven’s hill’. for more click here
