Denbigh Friary

Denbigh, United Kingdom

Denbigh Friary (also known as Henllan Friary) is a ruined monastic religious house situated  approximately 1.6 km east of Denbigh. Founded in 1343-50 (or before 1289), the friary was dedicated to St Mary, and was a Carmelite community. The English Benedictine abbot, Robert Parfew was involved in the 18 August 1538 surrender of the Carmelites of Denbigh Friary. During the Dissolution, some of the buildings were turned into houses, while wool was sold in the church. The 14th century building has been in ruins since an 1898 fire. The ruins are mostly from the 13th and 15th centuries, and include parts of a choir, a gable end, and nave walls.

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Founded: 1343
Category: Religious sites in United Kingdom

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John Greenwood (13 months ago)
Well worth a little visit it's down a little road but what a nice find ?
phat seanio (2 years ago)
...we stayed in the House next door, reputedly called the oldest dwelling you can rent in Wales, due to some of the Friary's features inside.... The Friary we visited at different times during our stay- we loved the peace in the evening with candles and bat visitations, and the early morning birdsong and misty rain!! Gate was open so easy to access at all times.....a small quiet, ancient space....
Zara Hunt (2 years ago)
it’s ok
Ian Gregory (3 years ago)
Interesting. A little hard to find in the rain. Just the outline of the building etc. Lovely house next door for rent.
julian wilkinson (4 years ago)
Little known Friary not well signposted but although not much left to see well worth a look up if in the area especially for history buffs
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