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:
Offa's Dyke: section in Worgan's Wood, 800m west of Chase FarmOffa's Dyke: section in Passage Grove, 660m west of SheepcotChepstow Park Wood Cairn Offa's Dyke: section in Lippets Grove, 680m WSW of Beeches FarmClearwater Paper Mill Dovecot at Hygga Farm Offa's Dyke: section in Cutt's Orchard, 230m south east of Brook HouseBlackcliff Wood Camp Offa's Dyke: section 470m west of Wyegate BarnThe Cold Bath: Piercefield The Grotto, Piercefield Offa's Dyke: section on St Briavels Common, immediately west of The FieldsOffa's Dyke: section in Church Grove, 240m south west of Ferney LeazeColwell Grove Limekiln and Quarry, Tintern Tump Terrett Castle MoundOffa's Dyke: section on Madgett Hill, 580m west of The Old MillGaer 594m SW of Trellech Cross St. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Penterry Offa's Dyke: section on St Briavels Common, immediately south of SittingreenSt Arvan's Church Cross-slabPierce Wood Camps Chepstow Town Wall and GateOffa's Dyke: section on St Briavels Common, 230m north of Hudnalls FarmOffa's Dyke: section 340m south east of Coxbury FarmBishop Barnet's Wood Camp St Briavel's CastleTintern Abbey, Precinct Wall Lancaut promontory fortSt Peter's CaveOffa's Dyke: section immediately south of Coxbury FarmWyndcliff Roman SiteOffa's Dyke: section immediately north east of Sedbury sewage worksOffa's Dyke: section in Shorncliff Wood including the Devil's Pulpit, 790m south west of SheepcotTintern Abbey, WatergateOffa's Dyke: section known as Buttington Tump, 100m west of Buttington LodgeWhitebrook Wireworks Leat The Platform, Piercefield Roman site 150yds (140m) E of Palace Cottage, BoughspringOffa's Dyke: section in Chapelhouse Wood, 240m west of the Recreation GroundBroad StoneOffa's Dyke: section on Madgett Hill, 380m south east of Brook HouseOffa's Dyke: section in Wyeseal Wood, 600m north of Gumbers Land BarnOffa's Dyke: section 130m north west of Pennsylvania FarmGaer Hill Camp, Penterry Offa's Dyke: section 65m north of Brook HouseMedieval House Sites W of Trellech ChurchChepstow Park Wood Moated Site Trellech Cross Cross-Base Camp NE of StoweBlackcliff Wood Limekiln Offa's Dyke: section on St Briavels Common, 100m south east of Hill FarmThe Virtuous Well Offa's Dyke: section in Boatwood Plantation, 320m south west of Chase FarmRound cairn 720m west of Chase FarmThree Round Barrows in Lower Hale Wood Offa's Dyke: section in St Margaret's Grove, 170m north east of Gumbers Land BarnOffa's Dyke: section in Mocking Hazell Wood, 400m south of Lindors FarmEarly Iron Furnace at Coed-Ithel Offa's Dyke: section at Birchfield CottageOffa's Dyke: section on St Briavels Common, 400m east of Yewgreen FarmOffa's Dyke: section in Caswell Wood, 280m west of Beeches FarmSite of Wireworks at Whitebrook Bulwarks CampLower or Abbey Wireworks, TinternChepstow CastleOffa's Dyke: section on Madgett Hill, 290m south east of Brook HouseChepstow Town Slipway Harold's Stones, Standing StonesOffa's Dyke: section in Danehill Wood, 300m west of East VagaOld Furnace Blast FurnaceOffa's Dyke: section on St Briavels Common, 220m east of Upfield HouseTrellech Churchyard CrossTrellech Shrunken Medieval Village The Giant's Cave, Piercefield Offa's Dyke: section immediately north west of Coxbury FarmLancaut deserted villageMotte Castle 57m south-west of Church of St Mary MagdaleneOffa's Dyke: section on St Briavels Common, 90m north of The CherriesTintern Abbey, Inner PrecinctOffa's Dyke: section 240m north east of Buttington FarmThe Alcove, Piercefield Early Iron Furnace in Woolpitch Wood Offa's Dyke: section in Victuals Grove, 230m north of Beaconsfield CottageOffa's Dyke: section on St Briavels Common, 190m west of Hudnalls FarmTintern Upper Wireworks (New Tongs Mill) .
