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Event detail for site: Denbigh

1537: Dissolution

At the time of its dissolution there were just four friars at Denbigh.

An inventory taken following the suppression of the friary lists the various buildings of which it comprised, namely, the choir, vestry, chamber, hall, kitchen, brewhouse and buttery. Other sources mention stables, demesnes, terraces, gardens and orchards.

Bibliographical sources

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RCAHMW, Coflein database - Denbigh Friary (View website)

Other events in the history of this site

1270x1280: Foundation - The friary was founded at some time during the 1270s and the 1280s. [2 sources]
1373: Bequest - Llewelyn ap Madoc, bishop of St Asaph, bequeathed 20s to the Carmelites of Denbigh. [1 sources]
1483: Burial - Henry, son of Thomas of Salusbury, was buried at Denbigh Priory. [1 sources]
1489: Burial - John of Salusbury, son of Thomas, died 9 March 1489 and was buried at Denbigh Priory. [1 sources]
1535: Bequest - Bishop Standish bequeathed 20 marks pro edificare claustri to the friars of Denbigh. [1 sources]
1537: Dissolution - At the time of its dissolution there were just four friars at Denbigh. [1 sources]
1538: Bequest - Richard ap Howel ap Ieuan of Mostyn made a bequest to the friary. [1 sources]
 
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