St Mary's Priory Church, Grade II* listed Anglican church in Monmouth, Wales
St. Mary's Priory Church is a Grade II* listed church building located on Whitecross Street in Monmouth. The tower is built from Old Red Sandstone and dates to the 14th century, with a spire rising about 60 meters high.
This church began in 1075 as a Benedictine priory founded by Withenoc, a Breton nobleman. It was consecrated in 1101 in the presence of William fitzBaderon.
Inside are stained glass windows created by Charles Eamer Kempe, including the window showing the Four Rivers of Paradise. These works were made in the late 1800s and shape how light fills the interior space.
The church sits on a central street and is easy to reach on foot from Monmouth's town center. Visitors typically find the door open during daytime hours, making it straightforward to explore the interior at your own pace.
In the churchyard stands John Renie's gravestone, decorated with an intricate acrostic puzzle design. This stone earned its own Grade II listed status because of its artistic merit and clever construction.
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