🏛️ Tintern Abbey

United Kingdom · Europe · 51.70°N, 2.68°W

Tintern Abbey is a ruined medieval abbey adjacent to the village of Tintern in Monmouthshire, on the Welsh bank of the River Wye, which at this location forms the border between Monmouthshire in Wales and Gloucestershire in England. Founded on 9 May 1131 by Walter de Clare, Lord of Chepstow, it was the first Cistercian foundation in Wales, and the second in Britain.

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Quick facts

Country	United Kingdom
Continent / region	Europe
Coordinates (approx.)	51.70°N, 2.68°W · view on map

Tintern Abbey is located in United Kingdom, in Europe.

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