Carmarthen Priory was founded by Bishop Bernard of St David's (1115-48) and replaced a Benedictine community. No standing remains survive.show more...
The site had a long history of religious occupation. It was originally the ancient ‘clas’ church of Llandeulyddog, which may have had its origins in the sixth century. In 1110 the site became home to Benedictine monks of Battle Abbey, Sussex, who were compelled to leave by Bishop Bernard and he duly instituted a community of Augustinian Canons.
Dedicated to: St John the Evangelist; St Theulac (Teulyddog) Medieval Diocese: St David's Affiliated to: Llanthony I (founding community?) Lordship at foundation: Carmarthen Access: Nothing remains Owned by: Nothing remains
Main events in the history of this site
pre 1127: Foundation - The site had a long history of religious occupation. [1 source] c.1250: Source compiled - The Black Book of Carmarthen likley written or copied at the priory. [1 source][1 archive] c.1291: Wealth - The Taxatio Ecclesiastica assessed the priory's net income at £13 6s 2d. [1 source] 1377: Clerical poll tax - The prior and five canons [JOHN VEEL, WILLIAM FRANC', GUY WILD, WALTER TAYM (CAYM), JOHN ROBBERT] were each to pay a tax of 12d. [1 source][1 archive] 1379: Clerical poll tax - Monies required from the community. [1 source][1 archive] 1403: Destruction - House looted and despoiled during the Owain Glyn Dŵr rebellion. [1 source] 1421 (April): Royal custody - Henry V placed the priory in the hands of adminstrators. [1 source] 1424: Protection - Protection was granted to the priory which had suffered from the mismanagement of its prior. [1 source] 1534 (July): Act of Supremacy - Prior Griffin William(s) acknowledged the Act of Supremacy. [3 sources] c.1535: Wealth - The Valor Ecclesiasticus estimated the priory's net income as £91 6s 3d. [2 sources] 1537: Dissolution - The priory was suppressed 17 February 1537 [1 source] + 9 minor events.Show minor events
