# Tintern Cistercian Abbey

> Tintern Cistercian Abbey is a lesser-known spot in Co. Wexford. A 13th-century Cistercian abbey founded by the Earl of Pembroke, set in wooded valleys above Bannow Bay.

- Page: https://ireland360.ie/hidden-gems/tintern-cistercian-abbey
- Section: [Hidden Gems](https://ireland360.ie/hidden-gems)
- Last updated: 2026-09-28

## Key facts

- **County:** Wexford
- **Province:** Leinster
- **Coordinates:** 52.24700, -6.84700

## Booking and links

- [More information](https://heritageireland.ie/visit/places-to-visit/tintern-cistercian-abbey/)

## Details

**Tintern Cistercian Abbey** is a 13th-century Cistercian abbey founded by the Earl of Pembroke, set in wooded valleys above Bannow Bay. Located in County Wexford, the site is cared for by the Office of Public Works as part of the Heritage Ireland estate.

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