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Aerial photograph of Strata Florida Abbey, 1995

Aerial photograph of Strata Florida Abbey, 1995 Initially founded in 1164 on a nearby site, the present buildings were erected under the patronage of the Lord Rhys (d. 1197). The Cistercians at Strata Florida were loyal supporters of the Welsh Princes. Strata Florida is the traditional burial place of Dafydd ap Gwilym (fl. 1315/20-1350-70), one of the great poets of medieval Wales. Source: http://www.cadw.wales.gov.uk


Item reference: : GTJ00039

This item comes from: Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales (Item reference: 95-CS-0428).
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