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Ewenny Priory, N Tower and Attached Wall

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NPRN309105
Map ReferenceSS97NW
Grid ReferenceSS9120077830
Unitary (Local) AuthorityThe Vale of Glamorgan
Old CountyGlamorgan
CommunityEwenny
Type Of SiteTOWER
PeriodMedieval
Description
Northern tower on Ewenny Priory precinct walls (Nprn300298).

Formed part of the defensive walling of c1300. Of stone rubble and ashlar. 2 storey, square, roofless tower with remains of the precinct walls which linked the N tower to the N gatehouse and the church. Arrow loops to E and N elevations; wide arched entrance to S. Vaulted interior.
(Source CADW listed buildings database; additional information from Pevsner, 'Glamorgan', 1995, pp.346-7)
J Hill 02.10.2003