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Probably the most famous of Wales’ medieval ruins, Tintern Abbey became a fashionable touring destination in the 18th and 19th century. Founded in 1131, its setting in the steep-sided Wye Valley is truly breath-taking, with soaring gothic arches which can be viewed from many different angles. William Wordsworth (1770-1850) visited twice – once in 1793 and again in 1798, when he recalled his earlier trip and reflected on the five years that had passed in his poem Lines Written a Few Miles above Tintern Abbey. Countless other artists have been inspired by Tintern, including painters Thomas Gainsborough and JMW Turner. Recent investigation of photographs held by the Roald Dahl Archive revealed a previously un-located image of the young author and his sisters at Tintern. The site is now run by Cadw.
Tintern Abbey
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- Region : South East Wales
- Grid Ref : SO 53304 00008
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Probably the most famous of Wales’ medieval ruins, Tintern Abbey became a fashionable touring destination in the 18th and 19th century. Founded in 1131, its setting in the steep-sided Wye Valley is truly breath-taking, with soaring gothic arches which can be viewed from many different angles. William Wordsworth (1770-1850) visited twice – once in 1793 and again in 1798, when he recalled his earlier trip and reflected on the five years that had passed in his poem Lines Written a Few Miles above Tintern Abbey. Countless other artists have been inspired by Tintern, including painters Thomas Gainsborough and JMW Turner. Recent investigation of photographs held by the Roald Dahl Archive revealed a previously un-located image of the young author and his sisters at Tintern. The site is now run by Cadw.
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