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Bolton Abbey

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Andy-Wood

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Bolton Abbey

Bolton Abbey was technically a priory, despite its name. It was founded in 1154 by the Augustinian order, on the banks of the River Wharfe. The land at Bolton, as well as other resources, were given to the order by Lady Alice de Romille of Skipton Castle in 1154. In the early 14th century Scottish raiders caused the temporary abandonment of the site and serious structural damage to the priory.

Building work was still going on at the abbey when the Dissolution of the Monasteries resulted in the termination of the priory in 1539. The east end remains in ruins. A tower, begun in 1520, was left half-standing, and its base was later given a bell-turret and converted into an entrance porch. Most of the remaining church is in the Gothic style of architecture, but more work was done in the Victorian era, including windows by August Pugin.

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mdlphotography 27/09/2013 16:07
I assume it would look even better on white background .
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mdlphotography 27/09/2013 16:04
dramatically good compo and outstanding colours / tones . fav no doubt .
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Dagi.H. 08/08/2013 9:01

The ruins are evidence of the size and beauty of the former Bolton Abbey. Impressive, what were once made with our ancestors 'primitive' means!
regards
Dagi
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barb.schultheis 31/07/2013 23:51
Very beautiful lighting on an incredible historical artifact!
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odeveld219 16/07/2013 22:42
Taken with a good point of view, it looks very nice!!
Greetings, Odeveld
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Lawson McCulloch 13/07/2013 15:10
Wonderful detail and shapes in this excellent shot.
best wishes,
Lawson
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Harold Thompson 09/07/2013 18:03
Good low angle and a building still partly used :-)) Harold
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Del-Hor 09/07/2013 13:14
It was an imponent building for sure. Beautiful place very well capture.
Best regards. DH
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TrekLady 08/07/2013 9:40
Ich liebe solch alte Ruinen. sie haben etwas sagenumwobenes.super in Szene gesetzt.
LG Lady
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Camelmilk 08/07/2013 8:14
Not only a wonderful photo, also you are a very good giude about history. Thx Andy! xx
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André Reinders 07/07/2013 23:56
Looks great, an amazing mood!!!

Best regards

André
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