Tintern Abbey
Tintern Abbey / Abaty Tyndryn
Tintern was a Cistercian abbey, a Christian monastery or convent under the government of an Abbot or an Abbess, dating to the medieval period. Founded on the 9th May 1132 by Walter de Clare, Lord of Chepstow.
Tintern Abbey was the second Cistercian foundation in Britain, and the first in Wales. It soon prospered, thanks to endowments of land in Gwent and Gloucestershire, and buildings were added and updated in every century until its dissolution in 1536.
During the 13th century the abbey was rebuilt, works started in around 1220 with the cloisters and domestic ranges, culminating in the great church.
Tintern’s great church, was built between 1269 and 1301 to a simple cruciform plan. Several Lords of Chepstow and their relations are buried in the church, together with William Herbert of Raglan Castle who was buried here after his execution in 1469.
Created: 12 September 2021 Edited: 29 November 2023
Tintern Abbey / Abaty Tyndryn Information
Tintern Abbey / Abaty Tyndryn Address
Tintern Abbey, Tintern
NP16 6SE
Website: https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/tintern-abbey
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Local History around Tintern Abbey / Abaty Tyndryn
There are some historic monuments around including:
Chepstow Park Wood Moated Site Tump Terrett Castle MoundEarly Iron Furnace in Woolpitch Wood Offa's Dyke: section on St Briavels Common, 190m west of Hudnalls FarmOffa's Dyke: section in Chapelhouse Wood, 240m west of the Recreation GroundOffa's Dyke: section in Caswell Wood, 280m west of Beeches FarmOffa's Dyke: section in Cutt's Orchard, 230m south east of Brook HouseOffa's Dyke: section at Birchfield CottageOffa's Dyke: section immediately north east of Sedbury sewage worksOffa's Dyke: section 130m north west of Pennsylvania FarmOld Furnace Blast FurnaceChepstow Park Wood Cairn St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Penterry The Cold Bath: Piercefield Blackcliff Wood Camp Offa's Dyke: section on St Briavels Common, immediately west of The FieldsTintern Abbey, WatergateOffa's Dyke: section on Madgett Hill, 580m west of The Old MillOffa's Dyke: section 340m south east of Coxbury FarmOffa's Dyke: section immediately north west of Coxbury FarmBishop Barnet's Wood Camp Roman site 150yds (140m) E of Palace Cottage, BoughspringBulwarks CampOffa's Dyke: section in Wyeseal Wood, 600m north of Gumbers Land BarnOffa's Dyke: section in Boatwood Plantation, 320m south west of Chase FarmTintern Abbey, Precinct Wall Lancaut promontory fortThe Grotto, Piercefield The Alcove, Piercefield Tintern Abbey, Inner PrecinctBroad StoneTrellech Churchyard CrossHarold's Stones, Standing StonesOffa's Dyke: section 65m north of Brook HouseLower or Abbey Wireworks, TinternBlackcliff Wood Limekiln St Briavel's CastlePierce Wood Camps Chepstow Town Wall and GateOffa's Dyke: section in Mocking Hazell Wood, 400m south of Lindors FarmMedieval House Sites W of Trellech ChurchGaer 594m SW of Trellech Cross Trellech Cross Cross-Base Offa's Dyke: section in Passage Grove, 660m west of SheepcotOffa's Dyke: section on Madgett Hill, 290m south east of Brook HouseOffa's Dyke: section in St Margaret's Grove, 170m north east of Gumbers Land BarnOffa's Dyke: section on St Briavels Common, 90m north of The CherriesOffa's Dyke: section immediately south of Coxbury FarmSt Arvan's Church Cross-slabThe Platform, Piercefield Tintern Upper Wireworks (New Tongs Mill) Offa's Dyke: section on St Briavels Common, immediately south of SittingreenDovecot at Hygga Farm Offa's Dyke: section in Church Grove, 240m south west of Ferney LeazeChepstow CastleOffa's Dyke: section in Danehill Wood, 300m west of East VagaOffa's Dyke: section on St Briavels Common, 400m east of Yewgreen FarmOffa's Dyke: section 240m north east of Buttington FarmSt Peter's CaveThe Virtuous Well Offa's Dyke: section 470m west of Wyegate BarnOffa's Dyke: section in Victuals Grove, 230m north of Beaconsfield CottageOffa's Dyke: section on St Briavels Common, 230m north of Hudnalls FarmRound cairn 720m west of Chase FarmThe Giant's Cave, Piercefield Offa's Dyke: section on Madgett Hill, 380m south east of Brook HouseGaer Hill Camp, Penterry Offa's Dyke: section on St Briavels Common, 220m east of Upfield HouseMotte Castle 57m south-west of Church of St Mary MagdaleneOffa's Dyke: section in Worgan's Wood, 800m west of Chase FarmColwell Grove Limekiln and Quarry, Tintern Lancaut deserted villageEarly Iron Furnace at Coed-Ithel Site of Wireworks at Whitebrook Offa's Dyke: section known as Buttington Tump, 100m west of Buttington LodgeThree Round Barrows in Lower Hale Wood Wyndcliff Roman SiteOffa's Dyke: section on St Briavels Common, 100m south east of Hill FarmOffa's Dyke: section in Shorncliff Wood including the Devil's Pulpit, 790m south west of SheepcotCamp NE of StoweChepstow Town Slipway Offa's Dyke: section in Lippets Grove, 680m WSW of Beeches FarmWhitebrook Wireworks Leat Trellech Shrunken Medieval Village Clearwater Paper Mill .
