Ewenny Priory

Ewenny Priory: Monastery And Fortress (1901) is a historical book written by John Picton Turbervill. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Ewenny Priory, a medieval monastery and fortress located in South Wales. The author delves into the history of the priory, tracing its origins back to the 12th century when it was founded by Maurice de Londres. Turbervill explores the priory's role in the local community, its economic and political significance, and its religious practices.The book also details the priory's architecture and construction, highlighting its unique features and design elements. The author provides a detailed analysis of the priory's defensive structures, which were added in the 14th century to protect it from Welsh attacks. Turbervill also explores the priory's art and artifacts, including its stained glass windows, carvings, and manuscripts.Ewenny Priory: Monastery And Fortress is a valuable resource for historians, archaeologists, and anyone interested in medieval history and architecture. The book is well-researched and provides a thorough account of the priory's history and significance. It is written in an engaging and accessible style, making it accessible to a wide range of readers. Overall, Ewenny Priory: Monastery And Fortress is a fascinating exploration of one of Wales' most important historical sites.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.