Tintern Abbey

Tintern — Tintern Abbey (Welsh: Abaty Tyndyrn) was founded in 1131. It is situated in the village of Tintern, on the Welsh bank of the River Wye in Monmouthshire. Saffron Blaze all photos →

The second-oldest Cistercian monastery in Britain, Tintern Abbey stands in picturesque ruins on the southeastern border of Wales.

Location map of Tintern Abbey. Click to enlarge.

Aerial view of Tintern Abbey. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address: UK
Coordinates: 51.6971630° N, 2.6767050° W map · aerial
Date(s): 1131

Article Info

Page Title: Tintern Abbey
Added By: Holly Hayes
Date Published: October 8, 2013
Last Updated: April 15, 2024