[1] The buildings were substantially redeveloped in the nineteenth century for use as St Mary's National School,[1] and now form a community centre.

[2] There is evidence in the Book of Llandaff of an earlier 8th century Celtic church, and it has been tentatively suggested that this may have been on the site of the later priory.

[1] The only recognisable surviving medieval feature is the "sumptuous mid-C15 oriel window"[1] which is often erroneously described as having a connection with Geoffrey of Monmouth who lived over three centuries earlier,[5] and which in fact is likely to have formed part of the priory gatehouse.

"[6] The prior's lodgings were extended on several occasions in the nineteenth century when they were used as St Mary's National School.

Research, design and preparation took six months and the first stitches were worked in July 2001, at the festivities to celebrate the Priory's 900th anniversary.