Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal: A World Heritage Ruin in a Water Garden
Yorkshire and the Humber, England
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Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal: A World Heritage Ruin in a Water Garden
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Thirteen monks expelled from St Mary's in York founded Fountains in 1132 under Archbishop Thurstan, joined the Cistercians after a hard winter, and built what became one of the wealthiest monasteries in England. In the 18th century the ruin was made the eye-catcher of the Studley Royal water garden next door; together they are a World Heritage Site.
Required Activities
1
of 4
Walk the nave and the great cellarium of Fountains Abbey
2
of 4
Follow the water garden canals and ponds at Studley Royal
3
of 4
Find the view of the abbey framed from the Surprise View
4
of 4
Walk the deer park to St Mary's church
Walk the nave and the great cellarium of Fountains Abbey
Follow the water garden canals and ponds at Studley Royal
Find the view of the abbey framed from the Surprise View
Walk the deer park to St Mary's church
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