Kirkstall Abbey
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poliphiloKirkstall Abbey is a Cistercian house on the outskirts of Leeds- and one of the best preserved monastic ruins in the country. Last time we were here- about ten years ago- it was looking a bit scruffy, but they've since spent £5.5 million doing it up. It's owned by Leeds Council- and admission is free.
The Abbey Church from the north
Church interior, looking East.
North transcept
North East corner of clositer
North range of cloister, with entrance to chapter house
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Date: 2010-07-20 04:54 pm (UTC)(no subject)
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Date: 2010-07-20 05:42 pm (UTC)I am also amused by the notion of 'doing up' a ruin, even if I Do So Know What You Mean.
Just recently watched Terry Jones' Medieval Lives on The Monk, so already had monastic ruins on the brain anyway.
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Date: 2010-07-20 06:05 pm (UTC)Thanks for that - it's not one I've heard of before and you certainly gave us a feast of views!!
It's in not bad nick considering, either...
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Date: 2010-07-20 06:36 pm (UTC)(no subject)
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Date: 2010-07-20 09:34 pm (UTC)I would presume that the "ruins" aspect was the work of Henry VIII the Destroyer and his chums?
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