Priory House, Monmouth Explained

Priory House
Current Tenants:Private Club
Address:Whitecross Street
Location Town:Monmouth
Location Country:Wales
Coordinates:51.8131°N -2.713°W
Completion Date:18th century
Designations:Grade II Listed

Priory House is a Grade II Listed building in Monmouth, Wales.[1]

First listed on 15 August 1974 it is an 18th-century building of 3 storeys, with a modern, dark red tile roof. It has had many alterations since its construction in the 18th century.[2] In the first part of the 19th century the building was home to the Monmouth Classical Academy which was a private boarding School. From about 1830 the Academy was run by Rev J Gosling. Fees were £20 per annum, Greek & Latin £3, Math £3, French £4, Geography £2.[3] The Building is currently used as a private political club (Conservative).

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Listed Buildings in Monmouth. BritishListedBuildings.co.uk. 11 April 2012.
  2. [Keith Kissack]
  3. [Keith Kissack]