View of Fountains Abbey ruins with a triptych of arches
View of Fountains Abbey ruins with a triptych of arches in the foreground and ruins behind them
A view of Fountains Abbey ruins seen through a triptych of arches in the foreground. The arches are set in freestone which is damaged at the top, and reveal low stone walls directly behind them. Further in the background are more rows of arches both parallel and perpendicular to the front. The abbey was founded in 1132 by Cistercian monks and is one of the finest preserved abbeys. The main building took place between 1170-1247 and late 15th century to early 16th century. The abbey had many owners after the dissolution and is currently owned by the National Trust
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1132 Booty Cistercian Composition Currently Directly Dissolution Finest Fountains Freestone Further Harrogate Lindrick Monks Owners Parallel Perpendicular Reveal Rows Studley Triptych
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