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Fountains Abbey: Location

Fountains Abbey: History
Origins
Sources
Foundation
Consolidation
Trials and Tribulations
Strength and Stability
End of Monastic Life

Fountains Abbey: Buildings
Precinct
Church
Cloister
Sacristy
Library
Chapter House
Parlour
Dormitory
Warming House
Day Room
Refectory
Kitchen
Lay Brothers' Range
Abbots House
Infirmary
Outer Court
Gatehouse
Guesthouse

Fountains Abbey: Lands

Fountains Abbey: People

Cistercian Life

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The library

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‘He (Hugh) was the first who by a happy omen enriched the little library of Fountains.’ (34)

 
Book from Fountains
Book from Fountains
Book from Fountains
 
Book from Fountains

 

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Book from Fountains

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