Project Gutenberg 2013-08-19 Public domain in the USA. 197 Anonymous Anonyme Anonymous, Anonymous An Account of Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen, and All the Recent Discoveries Transcribed by David Price from the 1891 Hugh Jones, Llangollen, edition "An Account of Valle Crucis Abbey, Llangollen, and All the Recent Discoveries," authored by Hugh Jones, is a historical account published in the late 19th century, specifically in 1891. This book explores the architectural and historical significance of Valle Crucis Abbey, a Cistercian monastery founded in 1200 in a picturesque valley near Llangollen, Wales. It delves into the ruins of the Abbey and highlights recent archaeological discoveries, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of its heritage and the context in which it was built. The narrative provides a detailed overview of the Abbey's structure, history, and the community of monks that once inhabited it. Jones discusses the architectural features of the Abbey, including the unique cruciform design, ancient Gothic elements, and other notable constructions associated with the Cistercian Order. Furthermore, the book presents findings from excavations that unearthed tombstones, artifacts, and the remnants of significant structures. It narrates the Abbey's economic importance and its dissolution in the late 1530s, along with its subsequent neglect and the efforts made in the late 19th century to restore and preserve part of its remains. Throughout, Jones seeks to convey the cultural and historical ramifications of the Abbey, emphasizing its significance in Welsh heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Valle Crucis Abbey (Wales) -- History Abbeys -- Wales -- Valle Crucis -- History DA Text Browsing: History - British Browsing: History - General Category: History - British Category: Architecture Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 62696 2025-06-17T14:34:00.194681 text/html 58061 2013-08-19T13:50:59 text/html 406550 2013-08-19T13:55:04 text/html application/zip 507380 2025-06-17T14:34:06.986622 application/epub+zip 505320 2025-06-17T14:34:04.184634 application/epub+zip 76953 2025-06-17T14:34:02.762697 application/epub+zip 718450 2025-06-17T14:34:08.928663 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 708654 2025-06-17T14:34:06.017637 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 278901 2022-09-19T19:56:40.563913 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 54526 2025-06-17T14:33:59.859721 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 54143 2013-08-19T13:50:13 text/plain; charset=utf-8 20734 2013-08-19T13:55:03 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 18787 2025-06-17T14:34:09.081603 application/rdf+xml 25263 2025-06-17T14:34:03.332684 image/jpeg 4610 2025-06-17T14:34:03.048708 image/jpeg 506495 2025-06-17T14:34:00.211688 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia More titles under Unknown