Llansanffraid, was reputedly founded by Abbot Enoch of Strata Marcella. Little is now known about this house and its very existence is uncertain.show more...
Cartwright (Feminine Sanctity and Spirituality in Medieval Wales) explains that John Leland erroneusly suggests that its location was at 'Llansanffraid Cwmteuddwr' Gerald of Wales situates it at Llansanffraid-yn-Elfael.
Dedicated to: Virgin Mary Medieval Diocese: St David's Affiliated to: Strata Marcella (mother-house) Lordship at foundation: Maelienydd Access: Nothing remains Owned by: Exact location unknown
Main events in the history of this site
pre 1174: Foundation - It is not however certain if this nunnery ever existed. [2 sources] 1175-1200: Scandal - Gerald of Wales alleged that Abbot Enoch of Strata Marcella had an affair with one of the nuns who became pregnant. [4 sources] c.1200: Dissolution - It is thought that religious life was terminated c. 1200 but may even have continued in some way until the Dissolution. [1 source] + 1 minor event.Show minor events
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Enoch , founding abbot of Strata Marcella (founder)
Gerald of Wales (Giraldus Cambrensis), 'Giraldi Cambresensis Opera'Rolls Series 21 8 vols ed.J. S. Brewer, J. F. Dimock and G. F. Warner (London 1861-1891) vol. 2, p. 248; vol. 4, pp. 168-169, vol. 6, p. 59
