Tintern Abbey (Welsh: Abaty Tyndyrn pronunciation ⓘ) is a ruined medieval abbey situated adjacent to the village of Tintern in Monmouthshire, on the Welsh bank of the River Wye, which at this location …

Lines Composed a Few Miles above Tintern Abbey, On Revisiting the Banks of the Wye during a Tour. July 13, 1798. The landscape with the quiet of the sky. 'Mid groves and copses. Once again I see. …

Tintern Abbey is a national icon — still standing in roofless splendour on the banks of the River Wye nearly 500 years since its tragic fall from grace. It was founded in 1131 by Cistercian monks, who …

Tintern Abbey, ecclesiastical ruin in Monmouthshire, Wales, on the west bank of the River Wye. Founded for Cistercian monks in 1131, Tintern Abbey was almost entirely rebuilt and enlarged …

Despite the shell of this grand structure being open to the skies, it remains the best-preserved medieval abbey in Wales. Although the abbey church was rebuilt under the patronage of Roger Bigod, lord of …

Aug 1, 2024 · Tintern Abbey is more than 800 years old and it has served as everything from a Cistercian monastery to a living headquarters for the Colclough family. Despite being built in the 11th …

Tintern Abbey is a medieval Cistercian monastery founded in 1131, located in Monmouthshire on the Welsh bank of the River Wye. Its magnificent ruins showcase one of Britain's most complete …

Oct 5, 2025 · The ruins of Tintern Abbey stand on the banks of the River Wye. Read on to discover Tintern's history, location and it's connections with romantic era.

Tintern Abbey is a national icon – still standing in roofless splendour on the banks of the River Wye nearly 500 years since its tragic fall from grace. It was founded in 1131 by Cistercian monks, who …

Built nearly 900 years ago in 1131, it has a wealth of history and is admired by thousands today. Open daily from 9:30am, with last entry 4:30pm with closing at 5pm. Tickets currently include a 10% …