Tintern
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Tintern is a village on the River Wye in Monmouthshire, Wales, close to the border with England, at Template:Gbmapping. It is popular with tourists, who visit for the natural scenery and the ruined abbey.
Tintern is also a type of cheese, which is seasoned with shallots and chives and covered with a distinctive bright green wax.
History
A ford across the River Wye was in use in Roman times. The famous Cistercian abbey was built close to the river in 1131, and remained in operation until the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1536. The ruins are now maintained to prevent them from deteriorating further.
In the 1560s, Tintern was revived by the opening of iron and brass-making works. These became specialised into wire-making factories, which remained until the 19th century.
External links
- Igourmet.com (http://www.igourmet.com/shoppe/photoview.asp?prod=723)
- Welshfoodie.com (http://www.welshfoodie.com/welsh_cheese.htm)