| An N Anatomy of a Priory Church: The Archaeology, History and Conservation of St Mary's Priory Church, Abergavenny UK Edition Contributor(s): Nash, George (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1784911089 ISBN-13: 9781784911089 Publisher: Archaeopress Publishing OUR PRICE: $57.42 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Architecture | Buildings - Religious - Social Science | Archaeology - Religion | Institutions & Organizations |
| Dewey: 271 |
| Physical Information: 213 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Based on documentary evidence, the Priory Church of St Marys in Abergavenny has been a place of worship since the late 11th century; archaeological evidence though suggests that the site has a much earlier period of use. Over the past 1000 years the church has been radically altered to reflect its wealth, status and sometimes, its decline. During the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries a number of drastic alterations were made that included the complete demolition and rebuild of the nave. This wholesale change, coupled with the Reformation of 1536 and the vandalism of the mid- to late 17th century by Cromwell's troops did not deter the people of Abergavenny from using this most beautiful of spaces. In the recent past, the late Jeremy Winston did much to add his signature onto the priory's fabric making St Mary a most splendid place of worship. This book, comprising twelve thoughtprovoking chapters traces the archaeology, history and conservation of this most impressive building, delving deep into its anatomy. |
Contributor Bio(s): Nash, George: - George Nash is an Associate Professor at the Instituto Politécnico de Tomar (IPT) in Portugal and Visiting Fellow at the University of Bristol. |