Bolton Abbey, Wharfedale, North Yorkshire
The River Wharfe flows, sometimes fast and other times in a more tranquil mood, past Bolton Abbey as it has done for centuries past.
The proper name for these ruins is actually Bolton Priory. Built in the 12th century it was a wealthy Augustinian Monastery that prospered. It had a large number of Lay Brothers who were responsible for the Priories farming interests, mainly Sheep and Cheese.
Like the majority of Monasteries it fell into disuse on the orders of Henry VIII and his Dissolution of the Monasteries Laws of 1539.
It may be a ruin…but its a rather fine ruin in an even finer location.
Very busy in the main tourist season….. but quiet and peaceful times are still possible. Winter is just perfect. It is also a great start and finishing point for a country walk through Wharfedale
23rd December
(C) David Oakes 2018
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wow, what a beautiful view
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It is a beautiful place…. just part of a lovely Dales walk thru Wharfedale, one of Yorkshires best.
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You know… you are so right! As far as I remember, it isn’t that far from Skipton? With it’s great castle?
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Correct… Just down the road and worth a visit in its own right 😊
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Lovely! One day, I’m going to get there
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Worth the effort… another one for that list 🙄👍😊
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Humongous list! But Bolton Abbey has been on for a while….
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Ruins have a knack for drawing photographers.
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Well being an old ruin myself…… 🙂 🙂
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On behalf of those of us of a certain age, let’s not sell ourselves short.
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