Originally a Cistercian foundation in 1172, the monks were moved by Edward I to build Conwy Castle and town walls. The Treaty of Aberconwy was signed here to confirm the submission of the Welsh to English rule. The west door and 3 lancet windows above the arch date from the original abbey.
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Category:Architecture and Structures
Subcategory:Churches
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Keywords:Abbey, Church, Cistercian, Conwy, Edward, I