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The Anchor, Tintern, Monmouthshire. Photograph © Gwilym Owen

Tintern (Welsh: Tyndyrn) is a village on the River Wye in Monmouthshire, Wales, close to the border with England, at grid reference SO530000. It is popular with tourists, who visit for the natural scenery and the ruined Tintern Abbey.

Tintern is often referred to on maps as Tintern Parva, but the longer name only actually applies to the northern end of the village. The southern end of the village is shown on older maps as "Chapel Hill".

History
A ford across the River Wye was in use in Roman times. The famous Cistercian abbey was built close to the river in 1131, and remained in operation until the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1536. The ruins are now maintained to prevent them from deteriorating further.

In the 1560s, Tintern was revived by the opening of iron and brass-making works. These became specialised into wire-making factories, which remained until the 19th century.

William Wordsworth stayed in the village in 1798 and wrote 'Lines composed a few miles above Tintern Abbey'.

Areas of interest
Tintern is home to several different walking trails, in addition to notable areas of interest. A wooden bridge a little to the north of the Abbey crosses the River Wye, and is open to the public on a yearly basis. The bridge leads to a choice of several clearly marked walking paths, most notably a path to 'Devil's Pulpit' and a path to Offa's Dyke.

'Devil's Pulpit' is a small rocky outcrop that overlooks the abbey. According to local legend, the Devil used to preach from the outcrop and attempt to seduce the Abbey's Monks away from Christianity.

The ruins of 'St. Mary's Church' can also be seen on a hill to the east of the abbey. The church itself was ruined by fire in 1977, though much of it is still clearly visible today.

A disused water-driven mill lies a little to the south of the abbey. Visitor information and shops can be found close by. The village also boasts an award-winning vineyard.


 Pubs/Bars in Tintern:
 The Anchor
       Tintern
       Monmouthshire
       NP16 6TE
 01291 689207

 Cherry Tree Inn
       Raglan Road
       Tintern
       Monmouthshire
       NP16 6TH
 01291 689292

 The Moon & Sixpence
       High Street
       Tintern
       Monmouthshire
       NP16 6SG
 01291 689284

 The Rose & Crown
       Monmouth Road
       Tintern
       Monmouthshire
       NP16 6SE
 01291 689254


Tintern Abbey © Terry Winter


 Hotels in Tintern:
 The Wye Valley Hotel
       Tintern
       Chepstow
       Monmouthshire
       NP16 6SQ
 01291 689441
 [email protected]
 www.wyevalleyhotel.co.uk


 B&B’s/Guest Houses in Tintern:
 The Old Rectory
       Tintern
       Chepstow
       Monmouthshire
       NP16 6SG
 01291 689920

 Parva Farmhouse Riverside Guesthouse & Restaurant
       Tintern
       Chepstow
       Monmouthshire
       NP16 6SQ
 01291 689411
 [email protected]
 www.parvafarmhouse.co.uk


 Restaurants in Tintern:
 Abbey Mill Restaurant
       Tintern
       Chepstow
       Monmouthshire
       NP16 6SE
 01291 689228
 [email protected]
 www.abbeymill.com

 Parva Farmhouse Riverside Guesthouse & Restaurant
       Tintern
       Chepstow
       Monmouthshire
       NP16 6SQ
 01291 689411
 [email protected]
 www.parvafarmhouse.co.uk


Sunday lunch at Tintern. Photograph © John Pember



 

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