Today we are near the Swansea area and exploring Neath Abbey, At its peak and in the 14th century the beautiful and impressive Cistercian abbey at Neath was once the largest in Wales. Its ruins are often in comparison to the better known and more famous Tintern Abbey that is set in Monmouthshire, though here... Continue Reading →
Tintern Abbey, Wales
The Cistercian abbey of Tintern is one of the greatest monastic ruins in Wales and was founded on 9th may 1131 by the lord of Chepstow, Walter De Clare. It soon prospered with thanks from investments of land in Gwent and Gloucestershire were the buildings were updated and added in every century right up until... Continue Reading →

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