Byland Abbey, Byland, North Yorkshire
These are the ruins of the Cistercian monastery of St Mary, founded in 1177. It was dissolved in 1539. It was originally founded at Old Byland in 1143, moved to Stocking in 1147, and thence to Byland in 1177. The extensive standing remains demonstrate the typical layout of a Cistercian monastery. The earliest are those of the lay-brothers' quarters, which formed the west range of the cloister. These date to the foundation of the abbey in 1177. This site is now in the care of English Heritage (2010).
