Remains of the Procurator's House, Magor
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Remains of the Procurator's House, Magor
Image: © Jaggery Taken: 14 Aug 2010
Located on the east side of Redwick Road, on the western edge of St Mary's church grounds. The following text appears on a plaque on the building : The Procurator's House 800 years ago the Procurator lived here. His duties were to preside over a court in which rates of pay, boundary and other disputes were settled and to collect rents and other local taxes which he then transferred to the Catholic Church in Italy. A man of some standing he was normally a priest well versed in the law and enjoyed considerable wealth, similar in status to a steward of a manor or great estate. The impressive size and solidarity of these remains, dating from the 14th century, reflect his status. This building is the only one of its kind in Wales. Magor Community Council.
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51.578904
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-2.832632