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Tintern Abbey Ruins

Tintern Abbey Ruins

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Tintern Abbey Ruins

Name: Tintern Abbey Ruins
Rating: 2

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Wye Valley National Landscape

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Location: Wye Valley, Monmouthshire, South Wales, Wales, United Kingdom

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1. Devil's Pulpit & Brockweir loop from Tintern Abbey — Wye Valley

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2. Tintern Abbey loop from Chepstow — Wye Valley

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3. Brockweir Loop from Tintern Abbey — Wye Valley

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Kit P

March 22, 2022

Exquisitely preserved, Tintern Abbey was founded in the early 12th century and lies on the banks of the River Wye. Whilst its roof is long gone, its exterior walls remain standing, making it quite atmospheric to explore. The structure you see today largely dates from the 13th century when the abbey was considerably renovated.

The abbey fell into ruin after the Dissolution but its fame didn't fade for long. In fact, it's been the subject of poetry and art since the 18th century, notably featuring in William Turner's painting, The Chancel and Crossing of Tintern Abbey. It's under the management of the Welsh government's Cadw department and there's an entry fee if you'd like to walk around the ruins.

Steve'o

February 9, 2019

Advisable to wear good boots as can be a bit muddy.

Bampot

May 23, 2019

Tintern Abbey was founded on 9 May 1131 by Walter de Clare, Lord of Chepstow. It was the first Cistercian foundation in Wales, and only the second in Britain. The abbey fell into ruin after the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the 16th century. Its remains have been celebrated in poetry and painting from the 18th century onwards.

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Elevation 10 m

Changes depending on season - cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/tintern-abbey#opening-times

Adult: £7.30

Family: £21.20

Disabled and companion: Free

Juniors (Aged 5-17) / NUS / Armed Forces and Veterans: £4.40

Seniors (Aged 65+): £5.80

Contacts

Tintern Abbey, Tintern NP16 6SE

cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/tintern-abbey

cadw@gov.wales

01291 689251

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Tintern Abbey Ruins

1. Devil's Pulpit & Brockweir loop from Tintern Abbey — Wye Valley

2. Tintern Abbey loop from Chepstow — Wye Valley

3. Brockweir Loop from Tintern Abbey — Wye Valley

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