Talley Abbey, Premonstratensian monastery in Talley, Wales
The stone ruins of Talley Abbey include four bays of the nave, a south aisle, and a tower among steep wooded hills in Carmarthenshire.
Lord Rhys ap Gruffydd established Talley Abbey in 1184 for the Premonstratensian order, making it the only White Canons monastery in Wales.
The abbey maintained two adjacent lakes for fish farming to support the monastic community before its dissolution under Henry VIII.
Visitors can access the abbey ruins through signposted lanes leading to the site, which is maintained by Cadw heritage organization.
The monastery faced continuous financial difficulties and legal disputes with Whitland Abbey, preventing the completion of its intended church structure.
Location: Talley
Inception: 12 century
Elevation above the sea: 117.3 m
Website: https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/talley-abbey
GPS coordinates: 51.97678,-3.99312
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:23
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