- Founded in 1152, Kirkstall Abbey near Leeds is one of the most complete examples of a medieval Cistercian monastery in Britain.
- Ilkley – April 2015. Kirkstall Abbey – Leeds. Knaresborough – June 2013. Lawnswood Cemetery – Leeds.
- 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.
- Colonel North gifted Kirkstall Abbey to the Leeds Corporation who undertook extensive renovation and in 1895 it opened to the public.
- Kirkstall Abbey, located in West Leeds, is an ancient ruin that offers a delightful and educational experience for visitors.
- Kirkstall Abbey. One of the city’s most significant landmarks continues to attract people in droves as one the best free things to do in the city.
- Kirkstall Abbey in Leeds was a Cistercian monastery and was founded over 800 years ago. It did not escape Henry VIIIs ‘Dissolution of the Monasteries’ and in...
- West Leeds heritage: Kirkstall Abbey. Photo: MARK STEVENSON. The Abbey had a full-time caretaker by the 1800s, but more often than not you would have...
- Kirkstall Abbey is a must-see for anyone visiting Leeds. With its stunning architecture, fascinating history, and beautiful grounds, it is a place that will stay with...
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