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SE2768 : The Abbey Church, Fountains Abbey

near to Aldfield, North Yorkshire, Great Britain

The Abbey Church, Fountains Abbey

Fountains Abbey is a ruined Cistercian monastery, founded in 1132. Fountains Abbey is one of the largest and best preserved Cistercian houses in England. It is a Grade I listed building and owned by the National Trust. Along with the adjacent Studley Royal Water Garden, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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2011

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Grid Square: SE2768, 366 images (more nearby)
Photographer: David Dixon (find more nearby)
Image classification^?: Geograph
Date Taken: Monday, 1 August, 2011 (more nearby)
Submitted: Friday, 5 August, 2011
Geographical Context: Derelict, Disused Religious sites Historic sites and artefacts
Subject Location: OSGB36: SE 2748 6831 [10m precision]
WGS84: 54:6.5964N 1:34.8703W
Photographer Location: OSGB36: SE 2742 6829
View Direction: East-northeast (about 67 degrees)