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Tradition states that the monastery was founded in the sixth century by Seiriol. Its twelfth century church is now serves the parish in the Church in Wales. | Tradition states that the monastery was founded in the sixth century by Seiriol. Its twelfth century church is now serves the parish in the Church in Wales. | ||
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Penmon PrioryPenmon Priory, also called St Seiriol's Monastery, stood on the Penmon Peninsula at the eastern corner of Anglesey until the dissolution of the monasteries. Its associated 12th-century church remains the parish church. Walls near the well next to the church may be part of the oldest remaining Christian building in Wales. Tradition states that the monastery was founded in the sixth century by Seiriol. Its twelfth century church is now serves the parish in the Church in Wales. Close by within the grounds of what was the monastery stands a remarkable Elizabethan dovecote. (Read more) |