Tintern Abbey was founded by Walter fitz Richard, the Anglo-Norman lord of Chepstow, and a member of the powerful family of Clare, for Cistercian monks, who came from the Abbey of Aumone in France. Tintern was the first Cistercian abbey in Wales and the second in the British Isles.
Because of patronage by powerful families, Tintern grew quickly. However, In the reign of King Henry VIII, traditional monastic life in England and Wales was brought to an abrupt end by his policy of establishing total control over the church, partly to take advantage of the considerable wealth of the monasteries. On September 3, 1536, Abbot Wyche surrendered Tintern Abbey to the King's visitors and ended a way of life which had lasted 400 years.
About Tintern
CADW: Tintern Abbey
Wikipedia: Tintern Abbey
New Advent Catholic Encyclopedia: Tintern Abbey
Wikipedia: Cistercians
Journey to Tintern
Tintern Abbey lies between the River Wye and the A466 road at the southern end of Tintern village four miles north of Chepstow in Monmouthshire in east Wales near the border with England.
Ordnance Survey Map (SO5321500073)
Visitors Information
Visitors information may be found on the geograph.org.uk website. General tourist information for the area may be found on the Tintern Village website.
Additional Photos of Tintern
CADW Sign at Tintern Abbey
Tintern Abbey Church from the North-East
Exterior of North Transept of Church, Tintern Abbey
Window in North Transept of Church, Tintern Abbey
Arches in Church, Tintern Abbey
Arches in Church, Tintern Abbey
Arches in Church, Tintern Abbey
Arches in Church, Tintern Abbey
Tintern Abbey Church from the North-East
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