Fountains Abbey by phil_sandford

Fountains Abbey

Another from our weekend in North Yorkshire.

This is Fountains Abbey, another of the Cistercian Monasteries that are prevalent in the County. It is said to be the largest and best preserved of all of the monasteries in England, but I have to say, I much prefer Rievaulx (that I posted yesterday) due to its location in that valley.

The grounds of Fountains Abbey are superb; they are adjacent to the Studley Water Gardens and both sites are managed by the National Trust here in England. You can spend a day in both locations and not see half of it. This shot is taken walking back from the gardens to the Abbey.

After an issue in 1132 at the Benedictine house of St Mary's Abbey, in York, 13 monks were thrown out, and after an unsuccessful period of attempting to return, they were offered the protection of the then Archbishop of York. He provided them with land in the valley of the River Skell, a tributary of the River Ure just to the north of Ripon and there, Fountains Abbey was erected until its dismantling by Henry VIII in 1539 in the dissolution.

To read more about Fountains Abbey, then if you have the time or inclination, click here

To read more about the National Trust and their running of Fountains and Studley Royal Water Gardens, then if you have the time or inclination, click here
I have learned so much here on 365 about the fabulous history England has and the amazing buildings that are still there so well maintained. Thank you for sharing these beauties - such a wonderful continuing education. Fav
April 9th, 2017  
Wonderfully captured scene
April 9th, 2017  
Lovely scene and composition
April 9th, 2017  
Nicely framed picture Phil ☺️
April 9th, 2017  
Very nice shot
April 9th, 2017  
You see this shot of Fountains Abbey in books & magazines. Lovely shot!
April 9th, 2017  
Lovely
April 10th, 2017  
Such a great capture taken at this angle with the lush green grass & water
April 10th, 2017  
Terrific capture :)
April 10th, 2017  
@milaniet @lynne5477 @cmp @johnsutton @elisasaeter @carole_sandford @dawnee @happysnaps @gilbertwood Many thanks for your views and comments. Always apprecited
April 10th, 2017  
A wonderful shot. Great composition.
April 10th, 2017  
Beautiful shot. Been here, too mate :)
April 10th, 2017  
@susiemc @paul10 Thank you both. A stuning part of the world, I have really fallen in love with Yorkshire
April 11th, 2017  
So lovely with all the green grass...lush, historical and great shot!
April 11th, 2017  
@gardenfolk Thank you
April 17th, 2017  
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