Priory Gatehouse, Usk

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NPRN20702
Map ReferenceSO30SE
Grid ReferenceSO3784000790
Unitary (Local) AuthorityMonmouthshire
Old CountyMonmouthshire
CommunityUsk
Type Of SiteGATEHOUSE
PeriodPost Medieval, Medieval
Description
Gatehouse to Usk Priory (Benedictine Nuns: see Nprn20700), founded in about 1135, dissolved 1536: the gate passage has round-headed arches and a side door, whilst the upper two stories have mullioned windows and pointed gables, apparently early 16th century.

(source Os495card; SO30SE32.4)

J.Wiles 03.02.05