Standing remains
Only a few wall fragments remain of the former buildings; they include the cloisters and parts of the collegiate church. Read more.
Dedicated to: St Peter and St Meugan Medieval Diocese: St Asaph Lordship at foundation: Dyffryn Access: Parish church of St Peter and St Meugan is open to the public Owned by: Representative Body of the Church in Wales
Main events in the history of this site
1310: Foundation - The foundation of the house is attributed to John de Grey (d. 1323), son of Reginald, the first lord Grey of Ruthin. [1 source] c.1375: Building work - A south aisle was added in the latter half of the fourteenth century.
[1 source] 1478: Papal petition - A monk of the Cistercian abbey of Dundrennan, Scotland, sought papal permission to transfer to Ruthin. [1 source] c.1479: Dispersal - It seems that by 1478 Ruthin had failed and the community had dispersed. [3 sources] 1485x1508: Construction work - The construction of the roof of the north aisle is thought to have been undertaken at this time, on account of the heraldry here. [1 source] 1535: Dissolution - Ruthin was dissolved in 1535 with the lesser religious houses. [2 sources] + 4 minor events.Show minor events
People associated with this site
Edmund Grey , first earl of Kent (1416-90) and lord of Ruthin (patron)
John Grey , second Lord Grey of Wilton (founder (considered))
