Commanderie de Payns, Medieval Templar commandry in Payns, France
The archaeological remains of this religious military complex extend across private farmland near the village of Payns in northeastern France.
Founded in 1127 by Hugues de Payns, the first Grand Master of the Knights Templar, this establishment received additional property through donations in 1130.
The commandry operated as a major wool production center, managing 441 arpents of grazing land for sheep and 132 arpents of agricultural fields.
Archaeological surveys conducted since 1989 have identified the foundations of several historical buildings at the former commandry location.
A monetary deposit of 708 coins from the 12th and 13th centuries was discovered at the site during archaeological excavations in 1998.
Location: Payns
GPS coordinates: 48.38000,3.95000
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:50
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