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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Zara Hunt (13 months ago)
it’s ok
Ian Gregory (2 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 (3 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
Johan Bergström-Allen (5 years ago)
A reminder of Britain's rich religious history. Though not extensive, the ruins of the friary indicate something of Denbigh's medieval heritage. Access is via a locked gate; I had to Google various websites to find that keys are kept at the town library and Green Onion Café. The agile may prefer simply to scale the gate!
Steve Galloway (5 years ago)
Denbigh Friary situated at Townsend in Denbigh is an unsung attraction on Denbigh's historical scene. You have to know it's there, there is not that much to see, and you need a key (from the castle?) to get past a gate into the monument. Reportedly, a tunnel runs from the bottom of the well at the friary to Denbigh Castle via a couple of stops. Having lived in the vicinity for several years it was a surprise to discover its existence, but I am glad for the acquaintance.
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