Introduction
Abergavenny Priory Deer Park is a well-preserved medieval deer park laid out on the south-east flank of Sugar Loaf Mountain. Much of the boundary bank and ditch and some of boundary wall are still in place.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Telephone
01443 336000Website
http://www.cadw.wales.gov.uk/Access contact details
Public footpaths to the summit of Sugar Loaf Mountain run through the park.
Directions
Abergavenny Priory Deer Park is situated 3 miles north-west of Abergavenny. Footpaths to the summit of Sugar Loaf Mountain run through it.
Owners
The National Trust
Heelis, Kemble Drive, SwindonOther Websites
- History
Period
Medieval (1066 to 1540)
- Features & Designations
Designations
CADW Register of Landscapes Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales
- Reference: PGW (Gt) 55
- Grade: II
National Park
- Reference: Brecon Beacons National Park
Site of Special Scientific Interest
- Reference: Sugar Loaf Woodlands
Features
- Park Pale
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Recreational/sport
Principal Building
Recreational
Period
Medieval (1066 to 1540)
Survival
Extant
Hectares
225
Open to the public
Yes
- References
References
- Cadw and ICOMOS UK, 'Abergavenny Priory Deer Park' in {Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Gwent} (Cardiff: Cadw, 1994), pp. 6-7 Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Gwent
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Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales, 'Abergavenny Priory, Deer Park, Abergavenny',