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Whitland AbbeyAbaty Hendy-gwyn ar Daf

Access unclearno public right of way confirmed — check locally before setting out

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Whitland Abbey is one of two abbeys the Albion Guide lists in Carmarthenshire. The closest station is Whitland, 1.9 km to the south-west. The nearest other abbey is Claustral Buildings, St Clears Priory, 7.8 km to the east.

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