a ruined abbey near Ripon in north-east England. It was built in 1132 and destroyed in the 16th century during the Dissolution of the Monasteries . Many people visit the ruins, which have been well preserved in attractive countryside. They were made a World Heritage Site in 1986.
FOUNTAINS ABBEY
Meaning of FOUNTAINS ABBEY in English
Oxford guide to British and American culture English vocabulary. Руководство по британской и американской культуре, Оксфордский английский словарь. 2005