The ancient ruins of Fountains Abbey have for centuries, drawn people to this inspiring place. From humble beginnings the magnificent abbey was established by devout monks seeking a simpler existence. The atmospheric ruins that remain are a window into a way of life which shaped the medieval world.
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When the socially ambitious John Aislabie inherited Studley Royal in 1693, he set about creating an elegant water garden of mirror-like ponds, statues, and follies, incorporating the romantic ruins into his design. Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden are near Ripon in North Yorkshire.
Recorded on 15 June 2021 with a DJI Pocket 2 camera.