Fountains Abbey is one of the largest and best preserved ruined Cistercian monasteries in England. It is located approximately 3 miles 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.
In 1983, Studley Royal Park including the ruins of Fountains Abbey was purchased by the National Trust. The abbey is maintained by English Heritage.
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fountains_Abbey
Official Website https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fountains-abbey-and-studley-royal-water-garden
Phone +44 1765 608888
Address HG4 3, United Kingdom
Coordinates 54°6'34.584" N -1°34'52.467" E
