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It's not really an understatement to say the UK has more than its fair share of historic sites. From ruined abbeys to battle sites, spots of literary inspiration to walks which take you in the footsteps of kings and queens. Here are tipsters favourite places to get to grips with the past
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    Neath Abbey

    Posted by BrethynDa 5 May 2007

    12th century Cistercian abbey near Neath, approx. 6 miles west of Swansea.

    As impressive, in its way, as Tintern Abbey despite the ugly industrial surroundings.

    The vaulted undercroft is particularly worth the visit (but you have to ask for the key at the gatehouse as you enter).

    And if you can get as far as Skewen (just up the hill) stop in at Cresci's Cafe for the best ice cream in South Wales!

    Nearest station is Neath. All buses from Neath to Swansea stop in Neath Abbey.

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