Fountains Abbey

Local nameFountains Abbey
LocationHarrogate, UK

Fountains Abbey is one of the largest and best preserved ruined Cistercian monasteries in England. It is located approximately 3 miles south-west of Ripon in North Yorkshire, near to 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.

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More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fountains_Abbey

Official Website https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fountains-abbey-and-studley-royal-water-garden

Phone +44 1765 608888

Address HG4 3, United Kingdom

Coordinates 54°6'34.584" N -1°34'52.467" E

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