Llandovery was founded as a cell of Great Malvern, Worcestershire, by Richard fitz Pons, who held the castle at Llandovery. Monastic life was short-lived and the community was expelled, allegedly on account of the monks' disreputable living. show details of standing remains
Standing remains
There are no standing remains but the former priory site is known from archaeological investigation.
Medieval Diocese: St David's Affiliated to: Great Malvern (mother-house) Lordship at foundation: Llandovery
Main events in the history of this site
c.1110 (pre 1126): Foundation - Richard fitz Pons granted the church of his castle at Llandovery with two carucates of land to the monks of Great Malvern, Worcestershire, to establish a cell. [2 sources] c.1165: Patronage - The Lord Ryhs assumed patronage of the priory. [1 source] c.1185: Dissolution - Rhys ap Gruffudd of Deheubarth (the Lord Rhys) expelled the brethren on account of their misconduct. [3 sources] + 1 minor event.Show minor events
