Thirsk, North Yorkshire
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Details for Byland Abbey
The spectacular ruins of Byland Abbey which stands at the foot of the beautiful Hambleton Hills, is one of the three great monasteries of the North. Byland Abbey makes a perfect family day out.
Byland was founded in 1134 and was built in the New Gothic style of architecture. It was famous in its day for sheep-rearing and exporting wool and its abbey church was amongst the most impressive in Cistercian Europe. Stunning features not to miss include the elaborate mosaic tiles in the south transept and the great rose window in the west front.
You can also explore the remains of fishponds, dams and lakes built to drain the marshy land on which the abbey was built.
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