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Kirkstall is a north-western suburb of Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, on the eastern side of the River Aire. The area sits in the Kirkstall ward of Leeds City Council and Leeds Central and Headingley parliamentary constituency , represented by Alex Sobel .
Visit the stunning Kirkstall Abbey ruins, considered one of the best preserved Cistercian monasteries in the country, with over 850 years of history. Plan your visit to Kirkstall Abbey with...
Kirkstall Abbey is a ruined Cistercian monastery in Kirkstall, north-west of Leeds city centre in West Yorkshire, England. It is set in a public park on the north bank of the River Aire. It was founded c. 1152. It was disestablished during the Dissolution of the Monasteries under Henry VIII.
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Kirkstall Abbey. Uncover the history of one of the best preserved medieval Cistercian abbeys in Britain. With its beautiful and iconic ruins, award-winning Park and interactive visitor centre Kirkstall Abbey is a place that visitors of all ages can enjoy. The ruins are a unique example of early Christian architecture.
Explore one of the most complete examples of a medieval Cistercian abbey in Britain. Set in wonderful parkland along the banks of the River Aire, Kirkstall Abbey boast historic architecture amid a haven of wildlife and greenery.
Founded around 1152, Kirkstall Abbey, on the north bank of the River Aire just over 3 miles from Leeds city centre, is one of the best preserved Cistercian monasteries in the country. The Abbey flourished until its dissolution during Henry VIII's reign as part of the Dissolution of the Monasteries.
