Strata Florida Abbey

Strata Florida Abbey (Welsh: Abaty Ystrad Fflur ) A former Cistercian abbey situated just outside Pontrhydfendigaid, near Tregaron in the county of Ceredigion, Wales. Visit Date April 2024The West Front GatewayFounded in 1164 it was established by white-robed Cistercian monks also known as 'The White Canons' as part of a movement that spread across much of western Europe in...

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Flint Castle

 Started in 1277 Flint castle is the earliest and most unusual of Wales’ English-built castlesFlint was the first castle to be constructed as part of Edward I campaignagainst Llywelyn ap Gruffydd in north Wales.Visit Date April 2024Flint Castle from the river DeeEdward I (also known as Edward Longshanks was King of England from 1272 to 1307) took great care in choosing the location.  Flint's low-lying...

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St. Dogmaels Abby and St Thomas' Church.

Founded in 1120 on the site of an earlier pre-Norman church, St. Dogmael’s status as a religious centre can be seen in extensive ruins which span four centuries of monastic life. Elements of the church and cloister are 12th century in origin, while the tall west and north walls of the nave are 13th century.Visit Date September 2023St Dogmaels Abbey - InfirmarySt Dogmaels story starts long before the...

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