Byland Abbey (C) David Dixon

SE5478 : Byland Abbey

taken 7 years ago, near to Wass, North Yorkshire, Great Britain

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Byland Abbey

Byland Abbey is a ruined abbey in the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire.

It was founded as a Savigniac abbey in January 1135 and was absorbed by the Cistercian order in 1147. It was dissolved on 30 November 1538.

Impressive remains of monastic buildings, standing to height of approximately 5 metres in places, including the lower half of a huge rose window can still be seen. The site, listed as a Scheduled Ancient Monument Link

, is in the care of English Heritage,

Link

- English Heritage Byland Abbey

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Grid Square: SE5478, 82 images (more nearby )
Photographer: David Dixon (find more nearby)
Date Taken: Wednesday, 3 August, 2011 (more nearby)
Submitted: Wednesday, 17 August, 2011
Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Religious sites Derelict, Disused
Subject Location: OSGB36: SE 5493 7897 [10m precision]
WGS84: 54:12.2126N 1:9.5645W
Camera Location: OSGB36: SE 5490 7895
View Direction: East-northeast (about 67 degrees)