Scheduled MonumentsWalesSite of Grace Dieu Abbey
Medieval · Abbey

Site of Grace Dieu Abbey

Wales
Cadw SAM MM158
Period
Medieval
Site type
Abbey
Broad class
Religious, Ritual and Funerary
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Grace Dieu Abbey is a medieval Cistercian monastery located in Monmouthshire, Wales, founded in the late twelfth century as a daughter house of Tintern Abbey. The site preserves substantial remains of the abbey church and associated monastic buildings, reflecting the architectural traditions of the Cistercian order during the medieval period. The abbey functioned as an important religious and economic centre until its dissolution in the sixteenth century, when it passed into secular ownership. The surviving stone structures and earthwork features at the site provide evidence of the abbey's layout and the scale of monastic life in medieval Wales.

Site of Grace Dieu Abbey is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM158. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Site of Grace Dieu Abbey?

Grace Dieu Abbey is a medieval Cistercian monastery located in Monmouthshire, Wales, founded in the late twelfth century as a daughter house of Tintern Abbey. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM158.

What period does Site of Grace Dieu Abbey date from?

Site of Grace Dieu Abbey dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a abbey. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting Site of Grace Dieu Abbey?

Site of Grace Dieu Abbey is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is MM158.

What other scheduled monuments are near Site of Grace Dieu Abbey?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including St. Govan's Churchyard Cross, Llangovan (7.6 km), Trellech Churchyard Cross (9.1 km), Early Iron Furnace in Woolpitch Wood (9.1 km).

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