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- Kirkstall Abbey is a ruined Cistercian monastery in Kirkstall, north-west of Leeds city centre in West Yorkshire, England.
- Kirkstall Abbey is directly across the road from Abbey House Museum, this is a great opportunity to make a day out for all the family.
- Visit the stunning Kirkstall Abbey ruins, considered one of the best preserved Cistercian monasteries in the country, with over 850 years of history.
- With its beautiful and iconic ruins, award-winning Park and interactive visitor centre Kirkstall Abbey is a place that visitors of all ages can enjoy.
- Much of the abbey’s stone was removed for use in other buildings—a notable example is the steps to Leeds Bridge, which are made from Kirkstall stone.
- Set in wonderful parkland along the banks of the River Aire, Kirkstall Abbey boast historic architecture amid a haven of wildlife and greenery.
- In November 1539 Kirkstall Abbey was closed, the monks were pensioned off, and the monastic estates sold into private ownership.
- Beyond its historical significance, Kirkstall Abbey offers a peaceful retreat for visitors seeking tranquility amid the hustle and bustle of modern life.
- Foundation at Barnoldswick. Anne was right that the abbey was founded in 1147, but the monks didn’t inhabit the land at Kirkstall until 1153.
- More recently, staff and visitors have alleged to have seen the figure of a former abbot of Kirkstall walking around the old gatehouse, which is now the abbey...
