Valle Crucis Abbey, North Wales Coast

Valle Crucis Abbey

Llangollen, LL20 8DD

0870 042 4597

Category: Places to visit, North Wales Coast

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Valle Crucis, the 'Valley of the Cross', is named after Eliseg's Pillar, a 9th century Christian memorial cross which stands nearby. Visitors today can enjoy the extensive remains of the Cistercian abbey beneath Llangollen's steep sided mountains. The church dates from the thirteenth century, and the east range of the cloister was remodelled around 1400. Many original features remain, including the glorious west front complete with an elaborate, richly carved doorway and a fine collection of medieval memorial sculpture.

Visit Valle Crucis Abbey

1st April to 31st October 10:00 - 17:00 Daily. The monument will be open and unstaffed with no admission charge at all other times. During this period opening hours will be between 10.00 and 16.00 daily.

0870 042 4597

calls charged at national rate

www.cadw.wales.gov.uk/default.asp?id=6&PlaceID;=140

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