Scheduled MonumentsWalesDominican Friary
Medieval · Friary

Dominican Friary

Wales
Cadw SAM GM173
Period
Medieval
Site type
Friary
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Dominican Friary is a medieval friary located in Wales, dating from the later medieval period. The site represents an important example of Dominican monastic settlement in Wales, reflecting the expansion of the mendicant orders during the thirteenth and subsequent centuries. The physical remains preserve evidence of the characteristic arrangements of friaries, including structures associated with the religious and communal life of the Dominican community. The friary served as both a centre of religious observance and a site of burial for local populations, fulfilling the spiritual and funerary functions typical of such establishments during the medieval period.

Dominican Friary is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference GM173. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dominican Friary?

Dominican Friary is a medieval friary located in Wales, dating from the later medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference GM173.

What period does Dominican Friary date from?

Dominican Friary dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a friary. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Dominican Friary?

Dominican Friary 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 GM173.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dominican Friary?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Ely Tidal Harbour Coal Staithe Number One (3.9 km), Penarth Churchyard Cross (Now in St Augustine's Church) (4.7 km), Cwm George Camp (5.3 km).

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