A resource to support teaching and learning through buildings and places
Cressing Temple
Cressing Temple is a scheduled ancient monument in Essex, UK. The site has its origins in the 12th century, when it was the first grant land of land given to the Knights Templar in England. It is home to the two finest Templar barns in Europe.The site is made up of a group of remarkable farm buildings, the barns, a Templar well and a Tudor walled garden. It is now owned by Essex County Council and is open to the public at selected times throughout the year.
Related teaching activities
Key stage 2 geography, 1 lesson
Geographical enquiry and skills
Draw a map showing the main buildings of Cressing Temple, annotating your sketch with details of the type of buildings found on the site.
Key stage 2 history, 1 lesson
Historical enquiry
Cressing Temple is a secluded ancient monument in Essex. In small groups, discuss the importance of preserving ancient monuments. Can you find any examples of monuments in your local area that have been protected?
Key stage 2 science, Small project
Sc1 Scientific enquiry
Imagine you have been asked to recreate a garden inspired by the landscape and design of a Tudor walled garden. In small groups, decide how the garden would look if you were to use plants found in Tudor times.
Key stage 3 design and technology, 1 lesson
1.1 Designing and making
What construction skills are needed for the historic building and conservation of sites such as Cressing Temple?
Key stage 3 English, 1 lesson
En3 Writing
The earliest recorded excavation at Cressing Temple was reported in The Times in the early 1930s. Imagine you are the journalist writing this article and use descriptive language to inform the reader of the findings.
