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Clement Of Llanthony
Clement of Llanthony ( fl. mid-12th century) was an Anglo-Norman clergyman and theologian who became prior of Llanthony Priory. Clement became a canon at Llanthony at a young age, and was educated there. Having held the office of sub-prior, he became prior around 1150, and died sometime after 1167, although the year is not known. Clement's theological writings were mainly derivative and contain little original thought. Mostly they are collections of commentary on the Gospels, and include a gospel harmony. All except one remain unpublished. The harmony was popular in the later Middle Ages and survives in over 40 manuscripts. Life Clement was a native of Gloucester and became a canon of Llanthony Priory as a young child. He was a relative of Miles of Gloucester, the Earl of Hereford; he was perhaps a brother, but in some manner certainly a kinsman.Evans "Llanthony, Clement of" ''Oxford Dictionary of National Biography'' Clement was educated at Llanthony and his learning was prais ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Llanthony Priory
Llanthony Priory ( cy, Priordy Llanddewi Nant Hodni) is a partly ruined former Augustinian priory in the secluded Vale of Ewyas, a steep-sided once-glaciated valley within the Black Mountains area of the Brecon Beacons National Park in Monmouthshire, south east Wales. It lies seven miles north of Abergavenny on an old road to Hay-on-Wye at Llanthony. The priory ruins lie to the west of the prominent Hatterrall Ridge, a limb of the Black mountains. The main ruins are under the care of Cadw and entrance is free. The priory is a Grade I listed building as of 1 September 1956. Within the precincts of the Priory are three other buildings with Grade I listed status: the Abbey Hotel, listed on 1 September 1956; St David's Church, listed on the same date, and Court Farm Barn, listed on 9 January in the same year. History Foundation The priory dates back to around the year 1100, when one of Hugh de Lacy's knights called William reputedly came upon a ruined chapel of St. D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
