Fountains Abbey is one of the largest and best preserved ruined Cistercian monasteries in England. It is located approximately 3 miles (5 km) south-west of Ripon in North Yorkshire, near the village of Aldfield. Founded in 1132, the abbey operated for 407 years, becoming one of the wealthiest monasteries in England until its dissolution, by order of Henry VIII, in 1539.
Below are just a few photos of the Abbey and the Water Gardens.
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Up, down and around Semerwater
Bolton castle to Aysgarth falls
Middleham Castle
Surrender mine
Malham Cove
Cauldron falls
Jervaulx Abbey
Preston-under-scar
Healaugh
Keld Waterfalls
The Druids Temple
Easby abbey and Richmond castle
White Scar Cave
The Buttertubs
The Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park