Scheduled MonumentsWalesArea of Conventual Buildings, St Mary's Priory
Medieval · Priory

Area of Conventual Buildings, St Mary's Priory

Wales
Cadw SAM MM183
Period
Medieval
Site type
Priory
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Area of Conventual Buildings, St Mary's Priory is a designated monument comprising the remains of monastic structures belonging to a medieval priory in Wales. The conventual buildings date from the medieval period and formed part of the larger complex at St Mary's Priory, serving the religious community that inhabited the site. The priory functioned as a centre of religious life, ritual observance, and burial, as indicated by its classification as a religious, ritual and funerary monument. The surviving physical remains of these conventual structures are recorded and protected under the Cadw listing system, designated as monument MM183, reflecting their archaeological and historical significance to the understanding of Welsh monastic life in the medieval period.

Area of Conventual Buildings, St Mary's Priory is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM183. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Area of Conventual Buildings, St Mary's Priory?

Area of Conventual Buildings, St Mary's Priory is a designated monument comprising the remains of monastic structures belonging to a medieval priory in Wales. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM183.

What period does Area of Conventual Buildings, St Mary's Priory date from?

Area of Conventual Buildings, St Mary's Priory dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a priory. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Area of Conventual Buildings, St Mary's Priory?

Area of Conventual Buildings, St Mary's Priory is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is MM183.

What other scheduled monuments are near Area of Conventual Buildings, St Mary's Priory?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St. Bartholomew's Churchyard Cross, Llanover (5 km), Llanvihangel Nigh Usk Churchyard Cross (6.7 km), Blaenafon Ironworks (7 km).

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