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The part-ruin of Tintern Abbey
is one of Britain’s finest relics. It sits
contentedly in a tranquil meadow overlooked by
woodland on a bend of the River Wye in
Monmouthshire. Founded in 1131 by Walter de
Clare, it was remodeled several times. Then it
was ‘discovered’ by the Romantic poet
Wordsworth and the artist J.M.W. Turner. Its
abbey church, complete with rose window, is
virtually intact. The area offers plenty of
walking opportunities and some splendid
viewpoints. |
