:St David's Church, Llanthony
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| caption = Church of St David
| denomination = Church in Wales
| diocese = Monmouth
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| status = Grade I listed
| location = Llanthony, Monmouthshire
| country = Wales
| coordinates = {{coord|51.9439|-3.0352|type:landmark_region:GB|display=inline,title}}
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St David's Church is a medieval structure at Llanthony Priory.{{NHAW|num=1938|desc=Church of St David, Llanthony|grade=I|access-date=19 April 2022}} Established as a church in the sixteenth century, and restored in the late nineteenth century,{{sfn|Newman|2002|p=349}} the church became a Grade I-listed building on 1 September 1956.
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.{{sfn|Newman|2002|p=349}} Much of its original medieval structure was adapted from the earlier building, its nave having originally been the main hall of the infirmary, and its chancel the infirmary's chapel.{{sfn|Newman|2002|p=349}} The church was restored in 1886–87, by J. James Spencer,{{sfn|Newman|2002|p=349}} who also undertook restoration of the Church of St Martin, Cwmyoy.{{sfn|Newman|2002|p=208}} Cadw notes that the church may have been established at a date earlier than the sixteenth century. 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.
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References
- {{cite book | last = Newman | first = John | author-link=John Newman (architectural historian)| year = 2002 | title = Gwent/Monmouthshire | series=Buildings of Wales| url = https://books.google.com/books?id=knRf4U60QjcC&q=Gwent%2FMonmouthshire | location = London | publisher = Yale University Press| isbn = 978-0-300-09630-9
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Category:Grade I listed churches in Monmouthshire