Fountains Abbey
Ruined Cistercian monastery in Yorkshire, England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Fountains Abbey is one of the largest and best preserved ruined Cistercian monasteries in England. It is located approximately 3 miles (5 km) 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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Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden | |
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Location | Near Aldfield, North Yorkshire, England |
Coordinates | 54°6′35″N 1°34′53″W |
Built | 1132[1] |
Governing body | National Trust |
Owner | National Trust |
Website | https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fountains-abbey-and-studley-royal-water-garden |
Official name | Studley Royal Park including the Ruins of Fountains Abbey |
Type | Cultural |
Criteria | i, iv |
Designated | 1986 (10th session) |
Reference no. | 372 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Region | Europe and North America |
Listed Building – Grade I | |
Official name | Fountains Abbey, with Ancillary Buildings |
Designated | 11 June 1986 |
Reference no. | 1149811[2] |
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In 1983, Studley Royal Park including the ruins of Fountains Abbey was purchased by the National Trust. The abbey is maintained by English Heritage.