Furness Abbey
N 54° 08.125 W 003° 11.664
30U E 487298 N 5998606
Furness Abbey founded in 1123 was one of the richest and most powerful Cistercian monasteries in England,second only to Fountains Abbey in Yorkshire.
Waymark Code: WM32QQ
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/31/2008
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Furness Abbey was founded in 1123 by Stephen Count of Blois originally built for the order of Savigny ,it passed to the Cistercians in 1147.
The abbey is built of local sandstone,and is a fascinating place to visit.
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