Built 1132. Sacked by Henry. Still standing. Splendid

[Soph0571]

Fountains Abbey in North Yorkshire was founded in 1132 and sacked by Henry the Eighth. It is a world heritage site and so very splendid to visit.

Probably too many picci's but hell I took 100's!

[VMA131Marine]

1. Amazing place! Been there a few times

Glastonbury is great too

[Soph0571]

2. I have never been to Glastonbury

Been near there a few times but the coachloads of tourists has always put me off

[Duppers]

8. Me too!

Lived in England 3 yrs.

[VMA131Marine]

9. Born in Lancashire

Lived there for 14 years

[Duppers]

10. We were in Cambridge.

Born in the States.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

3. Jeez, you'd think they'd have fixed it up by now.

They've had plenty of time...

[ManiacJoe]

11. They are still waiting on the required city permits.

[JoyBugaloo]

4. Magnificent!!

I don't think you posted too many - on the contrary - I would love to see the rest

Absolutely stunning!!

[democratisphere]

5. Amazing architecture and construction still standing today.

Thanks for these pics Soph0571. Really enjoyed them all!

[Honeycombe8]

6. A little paint, a turquoise rug here and there, and that place will be gorgeous! nt

[alfredo]

7. Great gift youve shared with us. Thank you

I really like the second image. The light was terrific