Neath Abbey VI
Among the ruins of Neath Abbey on a cool spring day.
The substantial remains of Neath Abbey, outside the modern day South Wales town of the same name, were once the site of the largest abbey in Wales.
Built by the Savigniac Monks in 1129AD on land given to them by Sir Richard de Granville, it was taken over by the Cistercians in 1147.
The site was ravaged by the Welsh uprisings of the 13th century and eventually dissolved by King Henry VIII in 1539, after which it became a large personal estate.
The ruins were excavated in the 1920s and are now in the care of CADW. They are open to the public, as well as being used by TV companies as a film set. They have featured in such shows as Dr Who.
Neath Abbey VI
Among the ruins of Neath Abbey on a cool spring day.
The substantial remains of Neath Abbey, outside the modern day South Wales town of the same name, were once the site of the largest abbey in Wales.
Built by the Savigniac Monks in 1129AD on land given to them by Sir Richard de Granville, it was taken over by the Cistercians in 1147.
The site was ravaged by the Welsh uprisings of the 13th century and eventually dissolved by King Henry VIII in 1539, after which it became a large personal estate.
The ruins were excavated in the 1920s and are now in the care of CADW. They are open to the public, as well as being used by TV companies as a film set. They have featured in such shows as Dr Who.