Llangollen, North Wales - where Wales welcomes the World

Valle Crucis Abbey The spectacular remains of Valle Crucis, this once proud Cistercian Abbey were built, probably on the site of earlier buildings, in c.1200 by a local Welshman, Madoc ap Gruffydd, Prince of Powys who lived at Dinas Bran Castle.

There are many mysteries linked to this fascinating site which modern archaeological methods will hopefully help resolve, thanks to the Friends of Valle Crucis Abbey.

Dissolved in 1535, Valle Crucis Abbey quickly fell into disrepair and parts even became a farm during the 17th century.

A true sign of its once great importance was the discovery of the grave slab of Madog ap Gruffudd Fychan - great grandfather of the last true Welsh prince, Owain Glyndwr. This is now on display at the Abbey.

Near to Valle Crucis Abbey is Elisegs Pillar - the most important Dark Age artefact in the British Isles.

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