Photo of St John's Jerusalem, a preceptory near Eynsford, Kent, south east England.

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St John's Jerusalem

Open to visitorsa National Trust place — check opening times and admission before you go

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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St John's Jerusalem is a preceptory of the military orders in Kent. The Albion Guide lists three preceptories in the county; this is one of them. The closest station is Farningham Road, 1 km to the south. The nearest other preceptory of the military orders is Monastic grange at Friary Court, 5.4 km to the east.

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