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I have to tell those of you who liked the previous shots that this is not Wordsworth's Tintern, which is in Wales..
This Tintern situated on the West shore of Bannow Bay in Wexford, Ireland, is a Cistercian Abbey founded circa 1200 by William Marshall ( you will know of him Richard )..
When caught in a fierce storm of the coast of Ireland William vowed that should he reach land safely he would build an Abbey on the spot.. and this he did and named it after Tintern ( of Wordsworth fame ) in Wales of which William was also patron..
Once established the Abbey was colonised by monks from the abbey in Wales. To distinguish between the two the mother house in Wales was sometimes known as "Tintern Major" and it's daughter abbey in Ireland as "Tintern de Voto"..Tintern of the Vow..
The remains consist of a nave, chancel. cloister, tower and chapel..It was partly converted to living quarters after 1541 and occupied by the Colough Family from the 16th century until the 1960s..
Marshall also built Hook Lighthouse in my previous shots..
27 responses
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JOE FAILK gave props (12 Mar 2010):
Beautiful View!
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Donald Garrett gave props (12 Mar 2010):
What a photogenic place! Lovely
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Richard Knight (Deleted) gave props (12 Mar 2010):
King Arthur would be so pleased. Truly lovely and mythical!
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Kathleen Mercado (Deleted) said (12 Mar 2010):
I love this place! Beautifully captured, eithne:)
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Richard Knight (Deleted) said (12 Mar 2010):
A wonderful narrative, Eithne. Yes, I know of William Marshall. Thank you very, very much for your artistry and appreciation of history. [SB]
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daniele castellucchio gave props (12 Mar 2010):
very nice!!!!
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Susan Littlefield gave props (12 Mar 2010):
I never would have known! It's an absolutely gorgeous spot, whether Wales or Wexford!
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Billy Houckham said (12 Mar 2010):
Wonderful eithne,now how am i going to get to Ireland.
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Jüri Vissak gave props (12 Mar 2010):
Beautiful composition and colours!
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Andrea Petersen gave props (12 Mar 2010):
Ah...This is lovely...and I enjoyed your narrative!
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diana (Deleted) gave props (12 Mar 2010):
magical!!
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Regenia Brabham (Deleted) gave props (13 Mar 2010):
What a beautiful place!!! A great history lesson!
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Bermi Shutter gave props (13 Mar 2010):
beautiful!
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Bill Van Gelder gave props (13 Mar 2010):
I love you photos of historic sites. They are so well done. We're heading to the UK mid April. I'm looking forward to photographing sites like yours. Again, a very nice shot!
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Minno Ramirez gave props (13 Mar 2010):
where is the princess? great place!!!
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Andrew Lorimer (Deleted) gave props (14 Mar 2010):
Beautiful so well done !!!
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John Linton gave props (15 Mar 2010):
A pure de...light.
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elfriede fulda gave props (15 Mar 2010):
wonderful image
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Leslie Hunziker gave props (15 Mar 2010):
excellent!
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Deborah Downes gave props (16 Mar 2010):
So lovely and thanks so much for the history lesson.
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Lori Reece gave props (16 Mar 2010):
Wow, the history is so interesting! And the photo is beautiful!!!
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dp * gave props (17 Mar 2010):
Cool, great read and photo. dp
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Gregory Mencotti gave props (26 Mar 2010):
Wondrous scene! Like your composition! Thanks very much for the history lesson too.
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Christopher J Chalk gave props (27 Mar 2010):
Beautiful scenery, love the bridge and lush green vegetation!
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david ong gave props (31 Mar 2010):
so beautiful!!!!!
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Winky Vivas (Deleted) said (8 Apr 2010):
WOW! This is beautiful, indeed! Outstanding color, composition, and history. This is very well done...
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Litz Go gave props (17 Apr 2010):
great capture and information, Eithne!
