Monmouth buildings [53]

Image: © Michael Dibb Taken: 28 May 2021

The Priory is originally late 15th century, built as part of the Prior's Lodging of the adjacent Monmouth Priory. It was mostly rebuilt in the mid or late 19th century incorporating medieval stonework and features. The Priory was dissolved in 1536 and the buildings became a house. It was used as a school in from circa 1768 until 1978 when it became a Youth Hostel and is now a community centre. Constructed of sandstone ashlar with red tile roofs. See also Image Listed, grade II*, with details at: https://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=&id=2323 The wall and arched gateway are listed, grade II, with details at: https://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=&id=85235 Monmouth is a market town at the confluence of the Rivers Monnow and Wye some 30 miles northeast of Cardiff. Although there is evidence of settlement in the Neolithic period, the town was established around the Norman castle which was the birthplace of King Henry V. The historic county town of Monmouthshire, the town is now a centre for Wye Valley tourism.

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