Public art & sculpture · South Wales
Our Lady of Tintern
In or near St Briavels.
Our Lady of Tintern — a public art in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Des Blenkinsopp — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chepstow · 6.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Our Lady of Tintern is a public art located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Our Lady of Tintern is a historic site located in Tintern, Wales, known for its picturesque ruins of a Cistercian abbey. Visitors can explore the remains of the abbey, which date back to the 12th century, and enjoy the scenic beauty of the surrounding Wye Valley.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Our Lady of Tintern is a public art installation located in South Wales. This piece is notable for its artistic representation and connection to the nearby Tintern Abbey, contributing to the area's cultural landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.6967, -2.6772
- District
- Monmouthshire
- Parish
- Wye Valley
- Postcode
- NP16 6SH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Monmouthshire
- Nearest railway station
- Chepstow — 6.3 km
- Opening
- Jul-Aug: Mo-Su 09:30-18:00; Sep-Jun: Mo-Su 09:30-17:00
- Official site
- cadw.gov.wales
Sources
- osm: node/3754280725 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Our Lady of Tintern?
- Our Lady of Tintern is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP16 6SH), in the parish of Wye Valley.
- What is Our Lady of Tintern?
- Our Lady of Tintern — a public art in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Our Lady of Tintern?
- The nearest railway station is Chepstow, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP16 6SH.
- Is Our Lady of Tintern a protected site?
- Yes — Our Lady of Tintern is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Our Lady of Tintern free to visit?
- Yes, Our Lady of Tintern is free to enter.
- How do I get to Our Lady of Tintern?
- The nearest railway station is Chepstow, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP16 6SH.