The Abbey of Strata Marcella (Welsh - Abaty Ystrad Marchell) was a medieval Cistercian monastery situated at Ystrad Marchell on the west bank of the River Severn near Welshpool, Powys. It was founded in 1170 by Owain Cyfeiliog Prince of Powys, as a daughter house of the Abbey at Whitland. Building work continued until the early 13th century, by which time Strata Marcella had become the largest Cistercian Abbey in Wales.
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