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Tintern Abbey Precinct Wall is a medieval fortified boundary structure that enclosed the monastic precinct of Tintern Abbey in Monmouthshire. The wall dates from the medieval period and formed part of the defensive and administrative infrastructure surrounding one of Wales's most significant Cistercian foundations, established in the early twelfth century. The precinct wall served both practical purposes in defining monastic land and symbolic functions in marking the sacred space of the abbey complex. The structure is designated as a scheduled ancient monument under the care of Cadw, reflecting its importance to the understanding of medieval monastic organisation in Wales.
Tintern Abbey, Precinct Wall is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MM157. View the official record →
Tintern Abbey Precinct Wall is a medieval fortified boundary structure that enclosed the monastic precinct of Tintern Abbey in Monmouthshire. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MM157.
Tintern Abbey, Precinct Wall dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a wall. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.
Tintern Abbey, Precinct Wall 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 MM157.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Bulwarks Prehistoric Enclosure (7.1 km), St Peter's Cave (7.1 km), Long Barrow and Round Barrow at Thornwell Farm (8.1 km).
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