Valle Crucis, the 'Valley of the Cross', is named after Eliseg's Pillar, a 9th century Christian memorial cross which stands nearby. The Abbey is lies in green fields beneath Llangollen's steep sided mountains in the North East of Wales and was founded by the Cistercian order. Valle Crucis was founded in 1201 but some rebuilding of the church was necessary after a mid 13th century fire.

Although the Valle Crucis fell into ruin following the dissolution of the monasteries by Henry VIII, many original features remain. ... (more)