Rievaulx Abbey by Fred255
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It's a shame about the large green box, but that's farmers for you, they don't think about us photographers. Still stunning to walk around a bend and see this view.
Comments (3)
Syrup
Why such a massive beautiful place was ever allowed to fall into disrepair?Another great capture as usual Fred! :B eaver !
cshark
Actually Fred, he dissolved the monasteries for two reasons: for their wealth, and as retaliation over the Pope's refusal to grant him a divorce from Catherine. Most were sold to his friends, who either used the original buildings as a source of stone, or simply ignored the orginal edifices and built lavish houses elsewhere on the site. Fountains Abbey is a similar grand structure which has mostly survived. Good shot, btw!
Cosme..D..Churruca
Like it so very much !