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:
Dovecot at Hygga Farm Offa's Dyke: section in Boatwood Plantation, 320m south west of Chase FarmMedieval House Sites W of Trellech ChurchTintern Abbey, Inner PrecinctWhitebrook Wireworks Leat Trellech Churchyard CrossCamp NE of StoweOffa's Dyke: section in St Margaret's Grove, 170m north east of Gumbers Land BarnThe Alcove, Piercefield Offa's Dyke: section immediately north east of Sedbury sewage worksOffa's Dyke: section in Caswell Wood, 280m west of Beeches FarmOffa's Dyke: section in Chapelhouse Wood, 240m west of the Recreation GroundOffa's Dyke: section in Worgan's Wood, 800m west of Chase FarmSt Briavel's CastleOffa's Dyke: section 470m west of Wyegate BarnWyndcliff Roman SiteChepstow Park Wood Moated Site Offa's Dyke: section in Wyeseal Wood, 600m north of Gumbers Land BarnChepstow Park Wood Cairn Offa's Dyke: section on Madgett Hill, 580m west of The Old MillThe Giant's Cave, Piercefield Gaer 594m SW of Trellech Cross Three Round Barrows in Lower Hale Wood Roman site 150yds (140m) E of Palace Cottage, BoughspringThe Cold Bath: Piercefield Offa's Dyke: section in Cutt's Orchard, 230m south east of Brook HouseSt Arvan's Church Cross-slabOffa's Dyke: section on St Briavels Common, immediately south of SittingreenOffa's Dyke: section on St Briavels Common, 100m south east of Hill FarmOffa's Dyke: section in Church Grove, 240m south west of Ferney LeazeOffa's Dyke: section immediately south of Coxbury FarmGaer Hill Camp, Penterry The Grotto, Piercefield Offa's Dyke: section on St Briavels Common, immediately west of The FieldsBishop Barnet's Wood Camp Round cairn 720m west of Chase FarmOffa's Dyke: section on St Briavels Common, 90m north of The CherriesTump Terrett Castle MoundMotte Castle 57m south-west of Church of St Mary MagdaleneOld Furnace Blast FurnaceOffa's Dyke: section 240m north east of Buttington FarmOffa's Dyke: section 340m south east of Coxbury FarmOffa's Dyke: section on St Briavels Common, 220m east of Upfield HouseHarold's Stones, Standing StonesChepstow CastleTintern Abbey, Precinct Wall Early Iron Furnace at Coed-Ithel Offa's Dyke: section on Madgett Hill, 380m south east of Brook HouseOffa's Dyke: section 130m north west of Pennsylvania FarmTintern Abbey, WatergateChepstow Town Wall and GateThe Platform, Piercefield Offa's Dyke: section in Victuals Grove, 230m north of Beaconsfield CottageOffa's Dyke: section in Lippets Grove, 680m WSW of Beeches FarmOffa's Dyke: section in Shorncliff Wood including the Devil's Pulpit, 790m south west of SheepcotPierce Wood Camps Offa's Dyke: section 65m north of Brook HouseOffa's Dyke: section in Passage Grove, 660m west of SheepcotOffa's Dyke: section in Danehill Wood, 300m west of East VagaOffa's Dyke: section immediately north west of Coxbury FarmOffa's Dyke: section known as Buttington Tump, 100m west of Buttington LodgeOffa's Dyke: section on St Briavels Common, 190m west of Hudnalls FarmOffa's Dyke: section on St Briavels Common, 230m north of Hudnalls FarmThe Virtuous Well Offa's Dyke: section in Mocking Hazell Wood, 400m south of Lindors FarmBlackcliff Wood Limekiln Blackcliff Wood Camp Bulwarks CampLancaut deserted villageSt Peter's CaveOffa's Dyke: section on Madgett Hill, 290m south east of Brook HouseSite of Wireworks at Whitebrook Colwell Grove Limekiln and Quarry, Tintern Lower or Abbey Wireworks, TinternSt. Mary's Churchyard Cross, Penterry Clearwater Paper Mill Trellech Cross Cross-Base Offa's Dyke: section on St Briavels Common, 400m east of Yewgreen FarmLancaut promontory fortTintern Upper Wireworks (New Tongs Mill) Offa's Dyke: section at Birchfield CottageEarly Iron Furnace in Woolpitch Wood Broad StoneTrellech Shrunken Medieval Village Chepstow Town Slipway .
