Divided into geographical locations within the early British Kingdom, the book features 67 abbeys and priories from England, Scotland and Wales. From world-famous centres of religion such has ...

Yorkshire was the seat of their power. The Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1538 brought an end to the Cistercian era, and the residents of these grands abbeys were evicted before they were left ...

But many of the old abbeys and priories that were once nestled away in the county have fallen into disrepair, after the monasteries were disolved by Henry VIII. Ulverscroft Priory is in the north ...

The Yorkshire monastery Fountains Abbey was founded more than 890 years ago and is known as one of the largest and best preserved monasteries in England where The Secret Garden was filmed - here ...

Many castles, abbeys and priories from centuries ago were built ... was once the home of Cistercian monks arriving from Yorkshire under the orders of Gilbert de Gant (1126–1156), 1st Earl ...

It was once the largest abbey in Wales until it was ravaged by the Welsh uprisings of the 13th century. Picture by Flickr's Gareth Lovering. This ruined monastery of the White Cannons stands in ...

THE great abbeys of Yorkshire are not only a sight to behold they provide the perfect family day out. For youngsters tempted by theme parks and adrenaline-packed activities, the sight of historic ...

STUDLEY Park is a fine area of parkland surrounding Fountain’s Abbey. This walk explores the Abbey ruins, the grounds and also Studley Park. Fountain’s Abbey is just three miles west of Ripon ...

Many castles, abbeys and priories from centuries ago were built ... was once the home of Cistercian monks arriving from Yorkshire under the orders of Gilbert de Gant (1126–1156), 1st Earl ...

It was not until the 18th century the abbey was added to the large Studley Estate. The abbey remains are definitely impressive, possibly the best in all Yorkshire. On a recent visit there was singing ...