- This abbey was founded in 1147 by monks and lay brothers from Fountains Abbey but they did not move to Leeds until 1152.
- Kirkstall Abbey, an architectural gem in Leeds, UK, embodies a rich tapestry of Cistercian monastic life from 1152 to its dissolution in 1539.
- Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds. Medieval magnificence. Imagine the lives of Cistercian monks 800 years ago, walking through the cloisters to their church in the early...
- 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.
- Kirkstall Abbey, located on the outskirts of Leeds in Yorkshire county, is a historical site that offers a glimpse into the past.
- wildflower meadow near Kirkstall abbey I approached on foot from Leeds, via Bridge Road on the eastern side of the Abbey.
- So wander around this ruined monastery and then enjoy the peaceful atmosphere. Useful Information. Address: Abbey Road, Kirkstall, Leeds.
- Kirkstall Abbey is a ruined Cistercian monastery in Kirkstall, northwest of downtown Leeds in Yorkshire, UK.
- Colonel North gifted Kirkstall Abbey to the Leeds Corporation who undertook extensive renovation and in 1895 it opened to the public.
- Ilkley – April 2015. Kirkstall Abbey – Leeds. Knaresborough – June 2013. Lawnswood Cemetery – Leeds.