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Display site: Clynnog-Fawr (Abbey)also known as: Clynnog-FawrOrder: CistercianLittle is now known about the monastic origins of Clynnnog-Fawr which is mentioned only by John Leland (d. 1552) and was reputedly a Cistercian monastery. show details of standing remains Lordship at foundation: Gwynedd Access: Site occupied by church of St Beuno. Incorporates medieval remains Owned by: Representative Body of the Church in Wales Main events in the history of this sitepre 1282: Foundation - According to the sixteenth-century antiquary, John Leland (d. 1552), there was a Cistercian house at Clynnog Fawr that was later a collegiate church. However more substantial evidence for its Cistercian identity is lacking. [2 sources] pre 1291: Dissolution - By 1291 the house was a collegiate church and occupied by five prebendaries. [2 sources] Bibliographical sources3 Printed sourcesshow sourcesRelated articles on Monastic WalesWho were the Cistercians?, Professor Janet BurtonImages of this siteChurch of St Beuno, Clynnog-Fawr Church of St Beuno, Clynnog-Fawr Exterior of the Church of St Beuno, Clynnog Fawr Interior of the Church of St Beuno, Clynnog Fawr |
Exterior of the Church of St Beuno, Clynnog Fawr Gwynedd, OS Grid:SH41454970 | |
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