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This ruined Cistercian abbey sits on an isolated, peaceful spot, south-east of Aberystwyth. 14th century poet Dafydd ap Gwilym is believed to be buried here, and a plaque to commemorate him sits in the midst of the spreading branches of an ancient yew tree. This was a thriving centre for Welsh manuscript writing, including the 1330 Brut y Tywysogion ('Chronicle of the Princes') which was the first history of Wales in Welsh, as well as several stories from The Mabinogion. Strata Florida has inspired some of Wales’ best writers through the ages, including Hedd Wyn, Harri Webb, Ruth Bidgood, RS Thomas, Gillian Clarke and Gwyneth Lewis. It was also the home of the mysterious Nanteos Cup before the Abbey was dissolved in 1539. Wander the ruins through this Vale of Flowers (its name translated from Latin), which is now managed by Cadw.
Strata Florida Abbey
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- Region : Mid Wales
- Grid Ref : SN 74659 65728
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This ruined Cistercian abbey sits on an isolated, peaceful spot, south-east of Aberystwyth. 14th century poet Dafydd ap Gwilym is believed to be buried here, and a plaque to commemorate him sits in the midst of the spreading branches of an ancient yew tree. This was a thriving centre for Welsh manuscript writing, including the 1330 Brut y Tywysogion ('Chronicle of the Princes') which was the first history of Wales in Welsh, as well as several stories from The Mabinogion. Strata Florida has inspired some of Wales’ best writers through the ages, including Hedd Wyn, Harri Webb, Ruth Bidgood, RS Thomas, Gillian Clarke and Gwyneth Lewis. It was also the home of the mysterious Nanteos Cup before the Abbey was dissolved in 1539. Wander the ruins through this Vale of Flowers (its name translated from Latin), which is now managed by Cadw.
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