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St Kynemark (Priory)

also known as: Cynmarch; Kingsmark

Order: Augustinian Canons

Little is known about this priory near Chepstow, which is thought to have been Augustinian. show details of standing remains

Medieval Diocese: Llandaff
Lordship at foundation: Clare
Access: Housing estate
Owned by: Housing estate - Kingsmark Lane

Main events in the history of this site

pre 1270Foundation - The exact origins of the house are unclear; it was probably founded in the thirteenth century but was perhaps established at an earlier date.  [2 sources]
c.1291Wealth - The Taxatio Ecclesiastica assessed the priory's net income as c. £11. [1 source]
1535Dissolution - The house was dissolved c. 1535. [1 source]
c.1535Wealth - The Valor Ecclesiastica assessed the monastery's income at £8 4s 8d. [1 source]
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Bibliographical sources

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