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°W / 51.9439; -3.0352Coordinates: 51°56′38″N 3°02′07″W / 51.9439°N 3.0352°W / 51.9439; -3.0352
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. 1 2 3 4 5 Good Stuff IT Services (1955-08-19). "Church of St David – Llanthony – Monmouthshire – Wales". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 2012-02-12.
  2. 1 2 3 4 The Buildings of Wales:Gwent/Monmouthshire, page 349
  3. The Buildings of Wales:Gwent/Monmouthshire, page 208

References

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