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Tintern Abbey (Welsh: Abaty Tyndyrn) is a ruined Cistercian monastery on the west bank of the River Wye at Tintern, Monmouthshire. It was founded in 1131 by Walter de Clare, Lord of Chepstow, though very little of the first buildings survive. The Abbey was mostly rebuilt during the 13th century. The great church was built between 1269 and 1301. At the Dissolution, it was granted to the then lord of Chepstow, Henry Somerset, 2nd Earl of Worcester. Lead from the roof was sold and the decay of the buildings began. It has been a major tourist destination since the mid 18th century, its remains celebrated in poetry and painting. The monument is in the care of Cadw. It is within the council area of Monmouthshire.
CADW Scheduled Monument MM102.

Place Type: Ecclesiastical Monument
Alternative name(s): Abaty Tyndyrn
Historic County: Monmouthshire
Lat, Long: 51.6969,-2.6768
Grid Reference: SO533000
Police Area: Gwent
Council Area: Monmouthshire
Community (Civil Parish): Wye Valley C
Country: Wales

GBPNID: 65641
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Tintern_Abbey,_Monmouthshire_65641

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