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Valle Crucis Abbey
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Ricky
September 28, 2021
Remains of a circa-1201 home to Cistercian monks, with picnic tables, a pond & a cafe.
Lora
June 23, 2017
Ex-Cistercian abbey built 1201 and dissolved in 1537 by Henry VIII. Wander round the beautiful, atmospheric ruins, take a picnic or make a stop off in one of the charming local pubs in the area.
Hester
August 23, 2020
A fabulous place to visit, steeped in history built in 1201 by Prince Madog AP Gruffydd and Cistercian monks. Around 2 miles from 2 Bodwen Villas
Marie
July 29, 2020
A Cistercian abbey built in 1201 which is located in Llantysilio. Valle Crucis (Valley of the Cross) Abbey is known in Welsh as Abaty Glyn y Groes. Visit www.cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/valle-crucis-abbey#overview for more information.
Siân
September 16, 2020
Valle Crucis Abbey was founded in 1201 by Madog ap Gruffydd Maelor, some sixty years before his son would build Castell Dinas Brân. The Abbey’s Welsh name, Abaty Glyn y Groes, pays homage to Croes Elisedd, which can be found in an adjacent field. This ninth century monument was erected by Cyngen ap Cadell to commemorate its namesake, his Grandfather, whilst signalling the right of his family to rule this land. Its Latin inscriptions follow the lineage of the Princes of Powys so far back in time as to touch mythological ancestors. The Abbey then, was extremely special to our historic Princes and was the last of its kind to be built in Wales, quickly becoming the spiritual centre of this valley and beyond. The Cistercians brought to it their unique breakaway brand of Catholic worship, pledging steadfast observance to the Rule of Saint Benedict. Known as “The White Monks” for their distinctive white choir robes, The Cistercians believed in manual labour, particularly agricultural, in the interests of austere self-sufficiency. From its initially impoverished wooden structure housing a colony of but ten monks, the Abbey grew in influence and wealth, is speculated to have seen the revolt of Glyndŵr and is known to have welcomed renowned Welsh poets and bards up until its dissolution by Henry VIII in the sixteenth century. Whilst now surrounded by a working farm and some of the most privileged camping anywhere in the country, the Abbey is still magnificently haunting in its perfectly dilapidated state.
Valle Crucis Abbey was founded in 1201 by Madog ap Gruffydd Maelor, some sixty years before his son would build Castell Dinas Brân. The Abbey’s Welsh name, Abaty Glyn y Groes, pays homage to Croes Elisedd, which can be found in an adjacent field. This ninth century monument was erected by Cyngen ap…
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Llangollen, Wales