Fountains Abbey Lindrick with Studley Royal and Fountains, England

Founded by Cistercian monks in 1132, this is the largest monastic ruin in Britain and part of a World Heritage Site. It has many interesting things to see in a beautiful natural setting.

map of Fountains Abbey
Location map of Fountains Abbey, Lindrick with Studley Royal and Fountains, North Yorkshire, England, UK.
map of Fountains Abbey
Aerial view of Fountains Abbey, Lindrick with Studley Royal and Fountains, North Yorkshire, England, UK.

Quick Facts on Fountains Abbey
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World Heritage Site Data
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ID
372
Names
منتزه ستادلي رويال وآثار دير فاونتانز AR
Studley Royal Park including the Ruins of Fountains Abbey EN
Parque de Studley Royal y ruinas de la abadía de Fountains ES
Parc de Studley Royal avec les ruines de l'abbaye de Fountains FR
Парк Стадли-Ройял и развалины монастыря Фаунтинз RU
斯塔德利皇家公园和喷泉修道院遗址 ZH
Nation(s)
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Criteria
(i)(iv)
Size
310 hectares
Year Inscribed
1986