Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds Museums and Galleries

Leeds Museums and Galleries

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Kirkstall Abbey is one of the most complete Cistercian monasteries in Britain. Founded in 1152 by Cistercian monks, Kirkstall was a religious centre in Yorkshire until 1539 when it was closed by Henry VIII during the dissolution of the monasteries.

Kirkstall, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS5 3EH England

kirkstall.abbey@leeds.gov.uk

0113 230 5492

https://museumsandgalleries.leeds.gov.uk/kirkstall-abbey/