The Dissolution of the Monasteries, enacted by Henry VIII in the late 1530’s, was one of the most revolutionary events in English history. Monasteries, priories, convents and friaries were disbanded, and their assets and lands were seized for the purposes of increasing the income of the crown, and for the funding of military campaigns. Tintern Abbey was one of the 625 monastic communities dissolved by Henry VIII throughout England, Ireland and Wales.
The abbey, which was founded in 1131, is located of the Welsh bank of the Wye River. Gloustershire, England is just a stones throw on the other side of the river. Tintern Abbey was never rebuilt following the Dissolution. It’s ruins are currently visited by approximately 70,000 people per year. In 2019, we made up for 2 of those numbers …
Every thing is so BIG and so GREEN………just beautiful. I think I would love Wales……..that is if I could take the weather. Seems like you are getting really lucky with the nice weather. later, Mom
Agreed, I think you’d really love Wales … we could spend months, if not years here! Weather was off and on during our stay, but the rain and clouds just add to the mood : )