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      • Kirkstall Abbey was acquired by the Leeds Corporation as a gift from Colonel North and opened to the public in the late 19th century.
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  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Kirkstall_AbbeyKirkstall Abbey - Wikipedia

    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.

  4. www.yorkshire.com › arts-and-culture › kirkstall-abbeyKirkstall Abbey, Leeds - Visitor Information & History

    Sep 22, 2023 · Kirkstall Abbey, an architectural gem in Leeds, UK, embodies a rich tapestry of Cistercian monastic life from 1152 to its dissolution in 1539. Now a Grade I listed building and scheduled ancient monument, it captures the essence of Yorkshire’s history, attracting global visitors.

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  6. museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk › kirkstall-abbeyKirkstall Abbey - Leeds Museums & Galleries

    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...

  7. www.dhi.ac.uk › cistercians › kirkstallKirkstall Abbey: history

    The history of Kirkstall Abbey, Yorkshire, begins with its foundation in 1147, when a group of twelve monks from Fountains Abbey, under the guidance of their prior, Alexander, colonised the site at Barnoldswick.

  8. www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk › heritage-andKirkstall Abbey: The fascinating story behind the Leeds ruins ...

    Mar 23, 2023 · In 1889 the abbey was sold to Colonel John North, who presented it to Leeds City Council. The council then began a restoration project and the abbey was opened to the public again six years...

  9. www.britainexpress.com › kirkstall-abbeyKirkstall Abbey | History, Beautiful Photos & Visiting ...

    Kirkstall is one of the best-preserved Cistercian abbeys in England. History. The tale of Kirkstall Abbey begins in the middle of the 12th century when Henry de Lacy, the powerful lord of Pontefract, fell seriously ill. He vowed that if he recovered he would found a monastery in gratitude.

  10. museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk › kirkstall-abbeyVisit Kirkstall Abbey - Leeds Museums & Galleries

    Visitor information for Kirkstall Abbey including opening times and access information. Get your great value annual pass to visit all year.