Church of St David, Llanthony

St David's Church
Church of St David
51°56′38″N 3°02′07″W / 51.9439°N 3.0352°WCoordinates: 51°56′38″N 3°02′07″W / 51.9439°N 3.0352°W
Country	Wales
Denomination	Church in Wales
Architecture
Status	Grade I listed
Administration
Diocese	Monmouth

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]

History and architecture

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] British Listed Buildings on-line notes the view 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

1. Good Stuff IT Services (1955-08-19). "Church of St David – Llanthony – Monmouthshire – Wales". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 2012-02-12.
2. The Buildings of Wales:Gwent/Monmouthshire, page 349
3. The Buildings of Wales:Gwent/Monmouthshire, page 208

References

• Newman, John (2002). Gwent/Monmouthshire. New Haven; London: Yale University Press. ISBN 978-0-300-09630-9.