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Medieval grave markers at Strata Florida abbey
by Phil Champion
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Strata Florida is reputedly the burial site for members of the royal... (more)
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Stone lined basin in the monks' choir, Strata Florida Abbey
by Phil Champion
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It has been speculated that this basin with steps at either end may have... (more)
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The Chapter House - Strata Florida Abbey
by Phil Champion
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Looking towards the cloister.
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The sacristy - Strata Florida abbey church
by Phil Champion
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Adjoining the south transept. This room was where the vestments and... (more)
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Close up of medieval floor tiles - Strata Florida abbey church
by Phil Champion
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In one of the chapels in the south transept.
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Medieval tiled floors - Strata Florida abbey church
by Phil Champion
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The three chapels in the south transept have been given modern roofs to... (more)
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Chapels in the north transept - Strata Florida abbey church
by Phil Champion
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The three chapels in the north transept are less well preserved than... (more)
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Medieval grave markers at Strata Florida abbey
by Phil Champion
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East end of the presbytery at Strata Florida abbey church
by Phil Champion
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There were two small chapels against the east wall. Seen here is the base... (more)
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The north transept from the monks' choir - Strata Florida abbey church
by Phil Champion
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Memorial to Dafydd ap Gwilym at Strata Florida abbey church
by Phil Champion
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In the north transept. The remains of the fourteenth-century poet are... (more)
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Close-up of medieval floor tiles at Strata Florida abbey church
by Phil Champion
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In the north transept.
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Medieval floor tiles at Strata Florida abbey church
by Phil Champion
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In the north transept.
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The cloister - Strata Florida Abbey
by Phil Champion
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Looking from the south aisle of the abbey church into the cloister. The... (more)
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Strata Florida abbey church
by Phil Champion
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Looking across the south aisle and the nave to the inside of the west doorway.
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Carvings on the west doorway - Strata Florida abbey church
by Phil Champion
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Spiral motifs on the hood mould and the end of a cross band.
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Recent excavations at Strata Florida
by Phil Champion
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Possibly the gatehouse into the inner abbey precinct.
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Grave slab in the ticket office, Strata Florida Abbey
by Phil Champion
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This grave slab was found in the floor of the Chapter House. When opened... (more)
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Parish church of St Mary, Strata Florida / Ystrad Fflur
by Phil Champion
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This small church is located to the north of the remains of the Cistercian abbey church.
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Strata Florida abbey church
by Phil Champion
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Looking from the east end of the south aisle, across the location of the... (more)
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Stairs from the lay brothers' dormitory, Strata Florida
by Phil Champion
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These stairs led from the upper floor of the west range into the south... (more)
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Memorial in the churchyard at Strata Florida
by Phil Champion
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Yew tree in the churchyard at Strata Florida
by Phil Champion
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Renowned medieval poet Dafydd ap Gwilym is reputed to be buried beneath... (more)
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Church of St Mary, Strata Florida
by Phil Champion
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A small Anglican church to the north of the ruins of the Cistercian abbey.
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Church of St Mary, Strata Florida
by Phil Champion
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A small Anglican church to the north of the ruins of the Cistercian abbey.
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Interior of St Mary's, Strata Florida
by Phil Champion
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Interior of St Mary's, Strata Florida
by Phil Champion
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St Mary's, Strata Florida
by Phil Champion
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A small Anglican church to the north of the ruins of the Cistercian abbey.
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The West Doorway, Strata Florida
by Phil Champion
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The doorway into the abbey church dates from the late twelfth-century.
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Barn at Ty Abaty, near Strata Florida abbey
by Phil Champion
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