• wildflower meadow near Kirkstall abbey I approached on foot from Leeds, via Bridge Road on the eastern side of the Abbey.
  • Kirkstall Abbey which includes heritage elements, building ruins and a church or cathedral. Source: Tourism Media.
  • Built over 800 years ago as a Cistercian monastery, Kirkstall Abbey is a modern-day visitor attraction and scheduled ancient monument.
  • Kirkstall Abbey, located on the outskirts of Leeds in Yorkshire county, is a historical site that offers a glimpse into the past.
  • Nestled amidst the picturesque scenery of West Yorkshire, Kirkstall Abbey stands as a majestic testament to medieval architecture and tranquillity.
  • Kirkstall Abbey, located in the suburb of Kirkstall in Leeds, West Yorkshire, is a remarkable and well-preserved Cistercian monastery founded in 1152.
  • [Link https://www.leeds.gov.uk/museumsandgalleries/kirkstallabbey Kirkstall Abbey] is one of Britain's most beautiful ruined abbeys.
  • Fishing is permitted at Kirkstall Abbey as well as along other parts of the River Aire. When the Abbey was still in use Monks used to fish Salmon here.
  • Kirkstall Abbey is a major historical site for the city of Leeds and held an important role in the city’s development from the High Middle Ages onwards.
  • Artist Impression of Kirkstall Abbey ©Kirkstall Abbey. The ruins of Kirkstall are now situated on the outskirts of Leeds, some three miles from the city centre.