WATCH: The Cistercian monastery of Tintern Abbey was founded c. 1200 by William Marshal. Today, an atmospheric ruin remains for visitors interested in Irish monastic history, comprising a nave, chancel, tower, chapel and cloister. | Visit Wexford

Tintern Abbey was founded in 1131 by Cistercian monks, who were happy to make do with timber buildings at first. Abbot Henry, a reformed robber, was better known for his habit of crying at the altar than for his architectural ambitions. Tintern Abbey is a national icon — still standing in roofless splendour on the banks of the River Wye nearly 500 years since its tragic fall from grace. #tinternabbey #riverwye #virals #beautifuldestinations #cadwwales #Monmouthshire | Beauty of the World

This church and burial ground have been associated with Tintern Abbey since the 12th century. The original mediaeval chapel was probably a retreat for the Abbey's monks. It was replaced in 1866 by the current building , but fire destroyed it 1977. 📍 St Mary's Church, Tintern, South Wales | Beauty of the World