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Display site: Penmon (Priory)Order: Augustinian CanonsPenmon Priory, on the east tip of Anglesey, had a long history as a religious establishment but was home to an Augustinian community seemingly from the early thirteenth century, when canons were sent to replace the community of secular clerks. The priory remained Augustinian until the Dissolution but by then was one of the poorest religious houses in Wales. Affiliated to: Puffin Island (twin establishment) Lordship at foundation: Gwynedd Access: Public Owned by: Parish church of St Seiriol's, Representative Body of the Church in Wales; priory ruins in the guardianship of CADW Main events in the history of this sitec.1220: Foundation - Penmon, like other important 'clasau' in Northern Wales, was reorganized as an Augustinian foundation. [1 source] 1220x40: Building work - Structural changes were undertaken to accommodate the Augustinian community. 1221: Grant - The canons of Puffin Island acquired ownership of an onshore site at Penmon. [2 sources] 1229: Confirmation - Dafydd ap Llywelyn confirmed his father's charter of 1221. [2 sources] 1238: Confirmation - Dafydd ap Llywelyn confirmed once more his father's charter. [1 source] 1247 : Confirmation - Additional confirmations were made by Llywelyn ap Gruffudd and his brother, Owain. [2 sources] 1258: Abbot as witness - The prior of Penmon, along with the prior of Beddgelert and the abbots of Bardsey and Aberconwy, witnessed Llywelyn’s charter pledging his protection to Maredudd ap Rhys, in return for the latter’s homage. [1 source] 1282: Destruction - The priory suffered during the Edwardian wars and was burned; the community received £46 compensation. 1381: Clerical poll tax - Payments required from the community. [1 source][1 archive] c.1400: Government of house - There was a change in the government of the priory which was now presided over by English priors who had burgesses in Beaumaris town. [1 source] 1504: Visitation - The visitation records of William Warham, archbishop of Canterbury, record the incontinence of Prior John Ingram of Penmon and two of the canons. [2 sources][1 archive] 1509: Fine - The prior of Penmon was fined 10s for failing to attend the Augustinian General Chapter at Leicester. [1 source] c.1535: Wealth - The Valor Ecclesiasticus estimated the priory's income at just over £40, making it one of the poorest religious houses in Wales. [2 sources][1 archive] 1536 : Request - Sir Richard Bulkeley wrote to Thomas Cromwell on Prior John of Penmon's behalf. [2 sources] c.1537: Dissolution - The house was dissolved under the Act of 1536, but no date is given. [2 sources] + 13 minor events. Show minor events People associated with this siteDafydd ap Llywelyn , prince of Gwynedd (confirms charters) Llywelyn ab Iorwerth; Llywelyn Fawr , prince of Gwynedd (patron) Bibliographical sources18 Printed sourcesshow sources4 On-line sourcesshow online sourcesArchival sourcesThe National Archives, 'Exchequer, King's Remembrancer, Clerical Subsidies- Penmon, 1379', (Document), (View website) The National Archives, 'Agreement between Llywelyn ap Gruffudd and Maredudd ap Rhys', (Document), (View website) Related articles on Monastic WalesRemnants of Penmon Priory,Who were the Regular Canons?, Dr Karen Stöber Images of this siteChurch of St Seiriol, Penmon Church of St Seiriol, Penmon Poll tax return for Penmon, 1379 Tympanum |
Church of St Seiriol, Penmon Anglesey, OS Grid:SH6303280729 | |
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