Tintern Abbey - On The Wye
This magical part of Wales has been visited by tourists for hundreds of years and for good reason. The romantic ruins of Tintern Abbey, set upon the windy River Wye and nestled below tree covered hills is the perfect setting for anyone wanting to escape into fantasy. The area offers scenic walks into the hills and remnants of its past. It is a must-see for any visitors to this part of the country.
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---- Short History ----
The Cistercian Order was founded in 1098 at the abbey of Cîteaux, France.
They formed one of the strictest monastic orders and became very successful in Europe.
They devoted themselves to prayer and a simple life.
Founded in 1131 by Walter de Clare, Lord of Chepstow.
The first church was much smaller than what we see today. And very little of the original remains.
During the 13th century the Abbey was mostly rebuilt.
In 1288, the first mass in the rebuilt presbytery was recorded.
Roger Bigod, 5th Earl of Norfolk, the then Lord of Chepstow, contributed to the rebuilding and had his coat of arms included in the Abbey’s glasswork.
King Edward II stayed at Tintern for two nights in 1326.
During the Black Death in 1349, it became impossible to attract new monk recruits for their own labour, known as the lay brotherhood.
In the 15th century the abbey was short of money, in part due to the Welsh uprisings under Owain Glyndŵr.
King Henry VIII ordered the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the 16th century.
In 1536, the Abbot surrendered Tintern to the King.
The building was granted to the Lord of Chepstow and soon after the lead from the roof was sold and the decay of the buildings began.
After the Abbey’s dissolution the adjacent area became industrialised. With the establishment of the first wireworks, factories, charcoal production and a lime kiln all nearby. This created a lot of pollution which further damaged the building.
The ruins of the abbey were inhabited by the local workers.
During the 18th and 19th century tourism in the area was on the rise. With the Wye Tour being the most popular. With the abbey as one of its most spectacular features.
In 1901, the abbey was bought by the Crown.
It was now declared a monument of national importance and archeological work finally began and informed maintenance on the buildings.
In 1914, it passed to the Office of Works who carried out major structural repairs and reconstructions.
In 1984, responsibility passed to Cadw.
Over the years it has featured in a number of paintings reflecting its romantic setting.
Visited by 70,000 people every year.
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