St David's Church is a medieval structure at

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. Established as a church in the sixteenth century, and restored in the late nineteenth century, the church became a Grade I-listed building on 1 September 1956.

History and architecture

Standing to the south of the Priory cloister, the church was established after the

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in the remains of the Priory infirmary. Much of its original medieval structure was adapted from the earlier building, its nave having originally been the main hall of the infirmary, and its chancel the infirmary's chapel. The church was restored in 1886–87, by J. James Spencer, who also undertook restoration of the

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notes that the church may have been established at a date earlier than the sixteenth century. A tradition suggests it was built in the twelfth century to commemorate a visit to the valley by

Saint David Saint David ( cy, Dewi Sant; la, Davidus; ) was a Welsh bishop of Mynyw (now St Davids) during the 6th century. He is the patron saint of Wales. David was a native of Wales, and tradition has preserved a relatively large amount of detail ab ...

himself. However, this tradition may instead relate to a precursor of the Priory Church.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Llanthony, St David Grade I listed churches in Monmouthshire Church in Wales church buildings