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Fountains Abbey ruins

A bit of a touristy shot maybe but I was moved by the beauty and setting of this old ruin.

 

This abbey was established in 1132 by devout monks seeking a simpler existence. The atmospheric ruins that remain are a window into a way of life which shaped the medieval world.

 

The abbey operated for over 400 years, until 1539, when Henry VIII ordered the dissolution of the monasteries.

 

One-of-a-kind, it is now recognised as a World Heritage Site.

 

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Uploaded on February 20, 2015
Taken on February 17, 2015