• Kirkstall Abbey. The church is of the Cistercian type, with a short chancel (3), and transepts (4) with three eastward chapels to each, divided by solid walls.
  • The latest Tweets from Kirkstall Abbey (@KirkstallAbbey). Open Tuesday-Friday 10am- 4pm. Please continue to follow our one way system around the ruins.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Built over 800 years ago as a Cistercian monastery, Kirkstall Abbey is a modern-day visitor attraction and scheduled ancient monument.
  • Stránka · Kláštor. Kirkstall Abbey, Kirkstall Road, Leeds, United Kingdom. +44 113 378 4079.
  • History. The tale of Kirkstall Abbey begins in the middle of the 12th century when Henry de Lacy, the powerful lord of Pontefract, fell seriously ill.
  • Kirkstall Abbey. Abbey Rd, Kirkstall, Leeds LS5 3EH, Birleşik Krallık•+44 113 378 4079. İnternet sitesi.
  • Kirkstall Abbey is in Kirkstall, 4 miles (6.4km) northwest of Leeds city centre in West Yorkshire. The nearest train stations are Burley Park and Leeds.