Fountains Abbey
The abbey was founded in 1132 by 13 Benedictine monks from St Mary’s in York. They'd grown tired of the extravagant and rowdy way that the monks lived in York, and so they escaped, seeking to live a devout and simple lifestyle elsewhere. This was how they came to Fountains.
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Fountains Abbey
The abbey was founded in 1132 by 13 Benedictine monks from St Mary’s in York. They'd grown tired of the extravagant and rowdy way that the monks lived in York, and so they escaped, seeking to live a devout and simple lifestyle elsewhere. This was how they came to Fountains.
Thank you for taking the time to browse through my photographs of Fountains Abbey Surrounding Areas, I truly appreciate your comments and favourites.