Fountains Abbey
/ (ˈfaʊntɪns) /
a ruined Cistercian abbey near Ripon in Yorkshire: founded 1132, dissolved 1539; landscaped 1720
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He may also be called the founder of Fountains Abbey, which was built on land assigned by him out of his domain of Ripon.
Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Ripon | Cecil Walter Charles HallettThe architecture or Fountains Abbey is mixed; in some parts are seen the sharp-pointed windows, in others the circular arches.
Fragments of pierced work in Gothic patterns which formed parts of pipe heads have been found at Fountains Abbey.
Leadwork | W. R. LethabyIn 62 general character it may be compared with that at Fountains Abbey, which was built during the same time.
Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Durham | J. E. BygateI thought we could, perhaps, go to Fountains Abbey to-day, and you would come with us?'
Sarah's School Friend | May Baldwin
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