St David's Church, Llanthony

St David's Church is a medieval structure at Llanthony Priory.[1] Established as a church in the sixteenth century, and restored in the late nineteenth century,[2] the church became a Grade I-listed building on 1 September 1956.[1]

St David's Church
Church of St David
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51°56′38″N 3°02′07″W / 51.9439°N 3.0352°W / 51.9439; -3.0352
LocationLlanthony, Monmouthshire
CountryWales
DenominationChurch in Wales
History
StatusGrade I listed
Administration
DioceseMonmouth

History and architecture

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Standing to the south of the Priory cloister, the church was established after the Dissolution in the remains of the Priory infirmary.[2] Much of its original medieval structure was adapted from the earlier building, its nave having originally been the main hall of the infirmary,[1] and its chancel the infirmary's chapel.[2] The church was restored in 1886–87, by J. James Spencer,[2] who also undertook restoration of the Church of St Martin, Cwmyoy.[3] Cadw notes that the church may have been established at a date earlier than the sixteenth century.[1] A tradition suggests it was built in the twelfth century to commemorate a visit to the valley by Saint David himself. However, this tradition may instead relate to a precursor of the Priory Church.[1]

Notes

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  1. ^ a b c d e Cadw. "Church of St David, Llanthony (Grade I) (1938)". National Historic Assets of Wales. Retrieved 19 April 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d Newman 2002, p. 349.
  3. ^ Newman 2002, p. 208.

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