Monastic Wales.








Event detail for site: Llanllugan

1263: Grant

Bishop Anian of St Asaph granted the community half the profits from the church of Llanllwchaiarn.

Bibliographical sources

Printed sources

Williams, David H., 'Cistercian Nunneries in Medieval Wales', Cîteaux: commentarii cistercienses, 26 (1975) p. 162

Other events in the history of this site

c.1190: Foundation - The exact date of the foundation of the house by Maredudd ap Rhobert (d. 1244), lord of Cedewain, is not certain but it was likely established between 1170 and 1190.  [2 sources]
1239: Spiritualities - Bishop Hugh of St Asaph granted the community the tithes of Llanfair. [1 sources]
1263: Grant - Bishop Anian of St Asaph granted the community half the profits from the church of Llanllwchaiarn. [1 sources]
c.1291: Wealth - According to the Taxatio the house had 2 1/2 carucates of land and rents, which amounted to £1 1s 0d. [3 sources]
1377: Numbers - At this time the community comprised four nuns and an abbess. [1 sources]
1381: Clerical poll tax - Monies required from community. [1 sources][1 archives]
c.1450: Patronage - Richard of York was a generous patron of the house. [1 sources]
1530: Transfer - Episcopal licence was granted to an Augustinian nun of Limebrook to transfer to Llanllugan.
 [2 sources]
c.1535: Wealth - The net income of the house according to the Valor Ecclesiasticus was c. £22. [3 sources][1 archives]
c.1536: Dissolution - The house was dissolved under the 1536 Act of Suppression. [4 sources]
 
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