Saint Mary’s of Fountains in the sunlight of the late afternoon. One of the most beautiful places I have ever seen.

Ruined arch over the river near the Abbot’s house.

The 12th Century Mill, the oldest monastic grinding mill in Europe, is situated over the River Skell.

A bridge over the River Skell with the Abbey tower in the background.

The abbey church and section of the cloister

A landscape designer laid out the 18th century gardens to give just this view.

The abbey tower jutes above the vale as Fountains lies hidden between sandstone cliffs.

The Cellarers, Fountains Abbey