The altar of the Knights Templar

A very special London site. The altar was brought to London (no one seems to know when) from the fort of the Knights Temple in Palestine.  The Knights Templar were formed in the late 12th century to escort Christian pilgrims on the road to Jerusalem.  The organization disbaned around the 15th century.  They were set up as a 'poor' organization but quickly became wealthy as pilgrims left their funds in the care of the Knights while the pilgrimage took place.