Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden by munki-boy
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden
Studley Royal Park including the Ruins of Fountains Abbey is a designated World Heritage Site.
The Abbey, founded in 1132 by Benedictine monks, was once one of the richest monasteries in England. The picturesque ruins are set in 800 acres (324 hectares) of deer park and formal gardens, surrounding a magnificent 18th-century water garden.
Fountains Hall is a fine example of a Jacobean mansion, built in 1604. It was the home of the Mallinson family for over 250 years and is now owned by the National Trust. The house is open to the public and contains a unique collection of furniture, paintings and tapestries.
The Water Garden is one of the most complete Georgian landscapes in Europe and was created by John Aislabie, Chancellor of the Exchequer under George I. It is a masterpiece of design, with cascades, lakes, islands and temples.
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden is in Nidderdale AONB, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Created: 14 March 2022 Edited: 29 November 2023
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden Information
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden Address
Ripon HG4 3DY, UK
HG4 3DY
Website: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fountains-abbey-and-studley-royal-water-garden
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Local History around Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden
There are some historic monuments around including:
Medieval monastic fishponds immediately east of Park HouseCistercian grange and medieval settlement at High CaytonMedieval deer park pale surrounding Fountains ParkCross base in All Saints' churchyardMotte and bailey castle, known as Mowbray Castle, east of Kirkby MalzeardCastle Dikes defended Roman villaSt Anne's ChapelWallerthwaite medieval villageVillage cross with sundial and stocksAiley HillSite of medieval chapel and section of Fountains Park park pale, 170m south west of How Hill FarmRipon Minster CloseMedieval monastic grange and site of medieval settlement at NinevahRipley Park crossMarkenfield Hall moated medieval fortified house with associated service buildings and park paleRound barrow 250m west of WallerthwaiteButterton BridgeFountains Cistercian Abbey; monastic precinct, mill, water management works, agricultural and industrial features and 18th century gardens.
