Episode 4- Hidden gem series- Tintern Abbey!

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Episode 4- Hidden gem series- Tintern Abbey!   Tintern Abbey remains as one of Wales most historical buildings.   Tintern Abbey was founded in 1131 by cistercian monks but it was abandoned after Henry VIII dissolved the monasteries in the 1530s which is why it is now a ruin.

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00:00hi everyone welcome back to episode four of our hidden gem series where we show you places in

00:06and around momasha and the y valley that might not be hidden but still look pretty special

00:11went to tintern abbey we didn't do the full chepstow walk but part of the walk we did we

00:15got to see what was full of wildflowers quiet paths and views just like this

00:20here is the old tunnel you walk through to get to tintern part of the old railway line we're

00:31currently walking through the tunnel and we're literally in complete darkness right now i mean

00:36there's besides a few little lamps along along the outside we're in darkness i mean it's freezing in

00:43here i don't really know what i was expecting but um honestly i'm really excited now to get to the

00:48other side and see what it looks like and we're here now at tintern abbey as you can see in the

00:56background behind me and it still remains as one of wales most iconic historical landmarks it's peaceful

01:03and calm and even without the full hike is 100 worth the visit tintern abbey was founded in 1131

01:09by cistercian monks but it was abandoned after henry the eighth dissolved the monasteries in the 1530s

01:15which is why it is now a ruin and if you still got time chepstow town is just down the road there's

01:20cute cafes little shops there's plenty to do whether you go for a full walk or just a short one this one

01:26is such an easy hidden gem to escape to

01:36you

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