Archaeological sites · North Wales
Valle Crucis Abbey (Wales)
In or near Rhosllanerchrugog.
Valle Crucis Abbey (Wales) — a archaeological site in wales north.
Chris Gorringe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Berwyn · 1.1 km
About
Valle Crucis Abbey (Wales) is a named archaeological site in wales north, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Valle Crucis Abbey is an archaeological site located in Llantysilio, North Wales, with the postcode LL20. The abbey was founded in the 13th century and is known for its well-preserved ruins, including the remains of the church and cloister. It is a significant example of Cistercian architecture in Wales. The site offers insight into monastic life during the medieval period.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9889, -3.1865
- District
- Denbighshire
- Parish
- Llantysilio
- Postcode
- LL20 8DD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Clwyd East
- Nearest railway station
- Berwyn — 1.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-11523912 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Valle Crucis Abbey (Wales)?
- Valle Crucis Abbey (Wales) is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL20 8DD), in the parish of Llantysilio.
- What is Valle Crucis Abbey (Wales)?
- Valle Crucis Abbey (Wales) — a archaeological site in wales north.
- How do I get to Valle Crucis Abbey (Wales)?
- The nearest railway station is Berwyn, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL20 8DD.
- How do I get to Valle Crucis Abbey (Wales)?
- The nearest railway station is Berwyn, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL20 8DD.