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Categories: Abbeys in England | English Heritage | Buildings in North Yorkshire | Visitor attractions in North Yorkshire | History of North Yorkshire
Byland Abbey
Byland Abbey in Yorkshire was founded by the Cistercian order in 1177. It was dissolved during the reign of King Henry VIII of England, but impressive remains can still be seen, in the care of English Heritage. An interesting feature is the preservation of some of the brightly-coloured medieval floor tiles.
See also
- Wimund (bishop) - English bishop, later turned pirate, was held here after his capture in the 12th century.
External links
- Byland Abbey website history, building and lands.
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