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Tintern, Monmouthshire

Tintern is a village in Monmouthshire. The modern village of Tintern has been formed through the coalescence of two historic villages - Tintern Parva, forming the northern end of the village and Chapel Hill which forms the southern end. It is popular with tourists, who visit for the natural scenery and the ruins of Tintern Abbey. The village is within the council area of Monmouthshire.

Place Type: Village
Alternative name(s): Tyndyrn
Historic County: Monmouthshire
Lat, Long: 51.701353,-2.685063
Grid Reference: SO 5275 0051
Community (Civil Parish): Wye Valley C
Council Area: Monmouthshire CA
Police Area: Gwent PA
Devolved Legislature:  Welsh Assembly (Senedd)

GBPN ID: 44979
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Tintern,_Monmouthshire_44979

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