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Whitland Abbey Ruin, Carmarthenshire SA34 0LG

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Details

Accessibility

Level grassy ground from footpath entrance and the main site.

Brief description

"Whitland Abbey was an important Cistercian Abbey founded in 1151. Now only visible in ruined form, it is still well worth visiting. It Is open to the public at any time, although please close gates behind you – there might be sheep grazing the grass.

A group of volunteers have come together to help preserve and promote the history of the Abbey site. Our aim is to raise the profile and help more people discover this magnificent historic site that was almost lost to us, whilst preserving its future. We are building up contacts and ideas that we hope to take forward. Connections have already been made with the Dyfed Archaeological Trust, CADW, Strata Florida, Cwmhir Abbey/ Cwmhir Abbey History, Holy Cross Abbey, and Canolfan Hywel Dda. If you are interested in joining us, please do get in touch. http://whitlandabbey.wales/

Whitland Abbey was the Mother House of the Welsh Cistercians, and was founded in 1151. It housed a thriving community of monks over the centuries, until it was one of the many monastic locations that was dissolved by Henry VIII. It is also a royal mausoleum, where the bones of several of the royal princes and their families were buried.

Now it is a ruin, which was unloved and uncared for decades and centuries until recently. You can still sense the majesty of the place when you visit though, and get a sense of what used to be."

At the signed footpath entrance to the Abbey ruins foundation area there is a QR code giving information on the Abbey ruins.

Address

Nearest postcode SA34 0LG.

Email

http://whitlandabbey.wales/contact-us/

Phone

Website

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whitland_Abbey

http://whitlandabbey.wales/

Directions

1 mile north of Whitland, off the A40, OS SN208 183. "From the A40/B4328 roundabout north of Whitland, take the minor road heading north in the direction of Llanboidy and turn left almost straightaway, immediately passing the Roadhouse Restaurant on your left. Keep on this narrow road for 3/4 of a mile. Whitland Abbey ruins are on your left, ((beyond an area not open to the public on the left which has a roofless rectangular building and a wall beyond it, and immediately beyond this wall is the signed footpath entrance to the Abbey foundations) after you pass a side road. Parking is very limited.

Opening Times

Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change

"Now only visible in ruined form, it is still well worth visiting. It Is open to the public at any time, although please close gates behind you – there might be sheep grazing the grass. http://whitlandabbey.wales/

"For Open Doors, all ages are invited to come and find out more about the Abbey, bring their own picnics, and enjoy the atmosphere. A wide range of activities is planned, including a treasure hunt, a guide to where the bodies are buried (!), demonstrations of medieval activities such as archery, songs from the local choir etc. Parking is very limited - please contact beforehand for details about a park-and-ride service ebost@hywel-dda.co.uk (Email is preferable but, if this isn't possible, please telephone 01994 240867). https://cadw.gov.wales/open-doors-whitland-abbey "

Transport

For further travel information in Wales please see: www.traveline.cymru/travel-info

Or call Traveline Cymru on 0800 464 0000

Amenities

In Whitland.

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