Fountains Abbey, near Ripon, England, was founded in 1132. It was in use for over 400 years and is one of the best preserved Cistercian monasteries in England. This photograph was made inside the Great Cloister, which physically and symbolically separated the world of the monks living at the abbey apart from the outside world. Prints available, please click the Purchase link for details.
Daylight streams in through a circular window, raking across the stones of the high ceiling, in a small room deep within the ruins of the medieval Fountains Abbey in North Yorkshire, England. Fountains Abbey is one of the largest and best preserved ruined Cistercian monasteries in England. Prints available; for details click the Purchase link above.
