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To describe and analyze the remains of the chapter house at Tintern Abbey and its historical context in medieval architecture.

April 10, 2026Open Access

The chapter house at Tintern Abbey

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To describe and analyze the remains of the chapter house at Tintern Abbey and its historical context in medieval architecture.
Descriptive analysis of the architectural features of the chapter house.
Examination of historical records related to its construction and reconstruction.
Comparative study of similar structures across Britain and Europe.
The chapter house retains significant structural elements from the twelfth century.
Rebuilding efforts in the thirteenth century showcase evolving architectural styles.
Comparisons reveal unique features that distinguish Tintern Abbey from other medieval chapter houses.

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a description and discussion of the remains of Tintern Abbey's twelfth-century chapter house, and of its rebuilding during the thirteenth century, with comparisons to medieval chapter houses elsewhere in Britain and Europe

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David Robinson (Thu,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d8970c6c1944d70ce084ee — DOI: https://doi.org/10.5284/1140216

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