- yorkshire.com attractions/kirkstall-abbey/Description. Founded over 800 years ago in 1152, Kirkstall Abbey is a feat of historic architecture set amid a haven of wildlife and greenery.
- britainexpress.com counties/yorkshire/abbeys/…Kirkstall Abbey is a remarkably complete medieval monastery set in parkland beside the River Aire, yet very close to the centre of Leeds.
- kirkstallward.net abbey/index.htmKirkstall Abbey was founded in 1152 and is the most important historic building in Leeds. It is located in a major public park, which each year provides a venue for...
- whatsoninleeds.net kirkstall-abbey/Located just a short distance out of the city centre, Kirkstall Abbey is beautifully preserved, offering visitors an opportunity to walk through the ruins.
- http://yorkshireguides.com kirkstall_abbey.htmlKirkstall Abbey The ruins of Kirkstall Abbey, the most complete set of Cistercian ruins in Britain, are situated in Kirkstall, to the north-west of Leeds city centre.
- aboutbritain.com KirkstallAbbey.htmIn November 1539 Kirkstall Abbey was closed, the monks were pensioned off, and the monastic estates sold into private ownership.
- youtube.com watchThe abbey is a Grade I listed building and Scheduled Ancient Monument.[8] After a £5.5 million renovation programme there is a new visitor centre with intera...
- yorkshire-visitors-guide.co.uk kirkstall-abbey/Kirkstall Abbey near Leeds in West Yorkshire was home to medieval Cistercian monks and is one of the best preserved Cistercian abbeys in Britain.
- visitleeds.co.uk things-to-do/view-all/kirkstall-…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.
- gps-routes.co.uk routes/home.nsf/RoutesLinksWalks…Western end of the ruined church at Kirkstall Abbey, built by Cistercian monks from Fountains Abbey between 1152 and 1182.