K is for Kirkstall Abbey

A 12th century Cistercian abbey, surrended to Henry VIII's dissolution in 1539. Not far from Leeds city centre, and set in some parkland next to the river. I think the monks used to brew a heady ale here.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirkstall_Abbey

[FunnyFace]

Yay, you went!! Great photo, love the darkness, really gives it more atmostphere - brilliant!

[Carole Neesam]

This a great capture,Those monks had some great buildings x

[Mariana Pessoa]

Great photo!

[Richard Tyson]

@blightygal It would have been nice to see it lit up but my feet were freezing after being there for five minutes!

[FunnyFace]

@rich57 Ha ha, wimp!! (grins)

[robinwarner]

OHHHHH good one. love this shot.

[Isla Wight]

Really bleak, atmospheric shot.

[Constance Brinkley]

Monks, Ale and great large old Abbey's ...They seem to have it all. Nice shot.

[Aaron L]

One for your night collection?

[FaerieMoon]

Wow--I would be all over that place--very intriguing. I assume it's open to explore? This is a gorgeous photo

[Sean O'Mack]

Cool old abbey. I love all the 11-15th century buildings you have in England

[G r a h a m]

great photo, brings back lots of memory's - I lived just behind it at Kirkstall Brewery halls of residence 8 years ago!