Fountains Abbey from the south east
The ruins of the Abbey are dominated by Huby's Tower. One of the last great building campaigns at the monastery, abbot Marmaduke Huby added it in 1495-1526 to house a peal of bells and replace the troublesome central tower of the church. To the left are the remains of the south transept and have of the church, dating to the 12th century. To the right is the Chapel of Nine Altars, while immediately in front are the chapter house and fragments of the abbot's lodgings. It the foreground a stream disappears under the very fragmentary remains of the infirmary complex. The reference pictures were taken at Easter 2019, hence all the visitors enjoying the sunshine.
Fountains Abbey from the south east
The ruins of the Abbey are dominated by Huby's Tower. One of the last great building campaigns at the monastery, abbot Marmaduke Huby added it in 1495-1526 to house a peal of bells and replace the troublesome central tower of the church. To the left are the remains of the south transept and have of the church, dating to the 12th century. To the right is the Chapel of Nine Altars, while immediately in front are the chapter house and fragments of the abbot's lodgings. It the foreground a stream disappears under the very fragmentary remains of the infirmary complex. The reference pictures were taken at Easter 2019, hence all the visitors enjoying the sunshine.