Abergavenny is a market town in Monmouthshire, Wales. It is located 15 miles west of Monmouth on the A40 and A465 roads, 6 miles from the English border.
The pictures below were taken on an afternoon walk around the town in July 2017.

July 2017 - St Mary’s Priory church. St Mary’s Priory Church was founded in 1087 as a Benedictine Priory alongside the frontier castle in the reign of William 2nd, by Hameline de Ballon, the first Norman Lord of Abergavenny.

July 2017 -Another view of St Mary’s church.

July 2017 - Within St Mary’s priory church is the famous Jesse Tree. The Jesse is an elaborate, very large, 15th-century wooden carving which would have once been part of an even larger carving forming a Jesse Tree telling the lineage of Jesus Christ based on that in the Bible. It is one of the finest remaining medieval sculptures in the UK.

July 2017 - A closer look at the intricate carving on the face and beard of the character.

July 2017 - The chancel and east window.

July 2017 - During a brief rain shower we sheltered in the indoor market hall. The large owls hanging from the ceiling are Blodeuwedd and owl which were installed as part of the 2016 food festival.

July 2017 - This mural in the town centre depicts Abergavenny through the ages with scenes from 1665 and 1100.

July 2017 - Market Street. The tower in the distance is part of the town hall.

July 2017 - Looking up Cross Street towards the town hall.

July 2017 - The car park in Caste Street. The peak with mist covering its top is the Blorenge. Its height is 561m or 1841ft in old money.