Fountains Abbey Ripon

Fountains Abbey is one of the largest and best preserved ruined Cistercian monasteries in England. It is located approximately 3 miles (5 kilometres) south-west of Ripon in North Yorkshire, near to the village of Aldfield. Founded in 1132, the abbey operated for 407 years becoming one of the wealthiest monasteries in England until its dissolution in 1539 under the order of Henry VIII.

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Fountains Abbey, Abbeys and Cathedrals, Ripon, North Yorkshire

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Fountains Abbey, Ripon

Fountains Abbey is one of the largest and best preserved ruined Cistercian monasteries in England. It is located approximately 3 miles south-west of Ripon in North Yorkshire

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Fountains Abbey, Abbeys and Cathedrals, Buildings and Structures, Ripon

Camera Make: Canon Model: Canon EOS 30D

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