The Tintern abbey is a beautifully situated ruin deep in the Wye valley.
It has a special meaning to me as I went to a school which has the same name. In fact, I've made a special visit to this ruin during my first trip to UK in 2002.
Tintern abbey was founded in 1131 by Walter fitz Richard, an Anglo-Norman and the lord of Chepstowwas. It was, at one point, the wealthiest abbey in Wales. However, during the reign of King Henry VIII, all monasteries were turned over to the monarh under the Act of Suppression and all valuables were sent to the King's treasury. The decay of the building began, when the Earl of Worcester was granted the property and he dismantled the roof to gain profit from the lead. The property was subsequently abadoned.
Luckily, the abbey is in a remote location and not much else happened to it. It was neglected until the second half of 18th Century, when the wooded slopes of the Wye valley became a popular tourist destinations for the 'Romantic's. Today, the ruins are still one of the most picturesque and romantic of all the tourist sites in Wales. It is especially beautiful when you view the site from across the river on a foggy day.
It has a special meaning to me as I went to a school which has the same name. In fact, I've made a special visit to this ruin during my first trip to UK in 2002.
Tintern abbey was founded in 1131 by Walter fitz Richard, an Anglo-Norman and the lord of Chepstowwas. It was, at one point, the wealthiest abbey in Wales. However, during the reign of King Henry VIII, all monasteries were turned over to the monarh under the Act of Suppression and all valuables were sent to the King's treasury. The decay of the building began, when the Earl of Worcester was granted the property and he dismantled the roof to gain profit from the lead. The property was subsequently abadoned.
Luckily, the abbey is in a remote location and not much else happened to it. It was neglected until the second half of 18th Century, when the wooded slopes of the Wye valley became a popular tourist destinations for the 'Romantic's. Today, the ruins are still one of the most picturesque and romantic of all the tourist sites in Wales. It is especially beautiful when you view the site from across the river on a foggy day.
View from across the river
This 'obsticle' wasn't on the path. We actually went into someone's else property to take photos! :P
This photo is taken on part of the path. Looks pretty manageable, right?
For more information:
Wye Valley Walk
http://www.wyevalleywalk.org/english/
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