Scheduled MonumentsWalesSt John's Priory
Medieval · Priory

St John's Priory

Carmarthenshire, Wales
Cadw SAM CM236
Period
Medieval
Site type
Priory
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

St John's Priory is a medieval religious house located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, founded in the twelfth century as a priory of Augustinian canons. The site, designated as a Scheduled Ancient Monument under Cadw reference CM236, represents an important example of monastic settlement in medieval Wales, reflecting the integration of Norman ecclesiastical institutions within the Welsh landscape. The priory's physical remains survive in fragmentary form, with architectural elements and structural foundations bearing testimony to the priory church and associated monastic buildings that would have comprised the conventional establishment. As a place of religious observance and burial, St John's Priory served both spiritual and funerary functions within its local community until its dissolution during the Reformation period.

St John's Priory is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference CM236. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is St John's Priory?

St John's Priory is a medieval religious house located in Carmarthenshire, Wales, founded in the twelfth century as a priory of Augustinian canons. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference CM236.

What period does St John's Priory date from?

St John'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 St John's Priory?

St John'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 CM236.

What other scheduled monuments are near St John's Priory?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Rhyd-Lydan Cromlech (6 km), Banc y Bettws Castle Mound (6.4 km), Standing Stone NNW of Clomendy (6.4 km).

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