The remains of the west front of the former church at Kirkstall Abbey

Date:
circa 1858
Location:
Kirkstall Abbey, Abbey Road, Kirkstall, Leeds
Reference:
BB84/01498
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Description

Kirkstall Abbey was founded by cistercian monks from Fountains Abbey and most of the buildings were complete around 1182. By the late 18th century the abbey was considered one of the most picturesque sites in the country.

Content

This is part of the Series: TPN01/02 Henry Taylor Copy Negatives; within the Collection: TPN01 Henry Taylor Paper Negative Collection

Rights

Source: Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Taylor, Henry

Keywords

Medieval Church, Medieval Cistercian Monastery