A nonconformity of the gentry? Catholic recusants in seventeenth-century Abergavenny

Key Points

• Explore the dynamics of the Catholic community in Abergavenny during the post-medieval period.
• Historical analysis of records and testimonies from the seventeenth century
• Examination of community structure and relationships with local gentry
• Identification of key figures within the Catholic community
• Insights into the social and political challenges faced by recusants
• Understanding of the community's resilience and identity in a predominantly Protestant society