Cistercian Collection (page 9)

Kirkstall Abbey, c1880, (1897). Artist: Alexander Francis Lydon
Kirkstall Abbey, c1880, (1897). From The Ruined Abbeys of Britain by Frederick Ross. [William Mackenzie, London, 1897]

Ground Plan of Melrose Abbey, 1897. From The Ruined Abbeys of Britain by Frederick Ross. [William Mackenzie, London, 1897]

Nave and North and South Aisle, Melrose Abbey, c1880, (1897). Artist: Alexander Francis Lydon
Nave and North and South Aisle, Melrose Abbey, c1880, (1897). From The Ruined Abbeys of Britain by Frederick Ross. [William Mackenzie, London, 1897]

From the East, Melrose Abbey, c1880, (1897). Artist: Alexander Francis Lydon
From the East, Melrose Abbey, 1880, (1897). From The Ruined Abbeys of Britain by Frederick Ross. [William Mackenzie, London, 1897]

The Cloisters, Melrose Abbey, c1880, (1897). Artist: Alexander Francis Lydon
The Cloisters, Melrose Abbey, c1880, (1897). From The Ruined Abbeys of Britain by Frederick Ross. [William Mackenzie, London, 1897]

Melrose Abbey, 1882, (1897). Artist: Alexander Francis Lydon
Melrose Abbey, 1882, (1897). From The Ruined Abbeys of Britain by Frederick Ross. [William Mackenzie, London, 1897]

The Choir, Fountains Abbey, c1880, (1897). Artist: Alexander Francis Lydon
The Choir, Fountains Abbey, c1880, (1897). From The Ruined Abbeys of Britain by Frederick Ross. [William Mackenzie, London, 1897]

The Tower, Fountains Abbey, c1880, (1897). Artist: Alexander Francis Lydon
The Tower, Fountains Abbey, c1880, (1897). From The Ruined Abbeys of Britain by Frederick Ross. [William Mackenzie, London, 1897]

Fountains Abbey, 1882, (1897). Artist: Alexander Francis Lydon
Fountains Abbey, 1882, (1897). From The Ruined Abbeys of Britain by Frederick Ross. [William Mackenzie, London, 1897]

Choir, Looking West, Tintern Abbey, c1885, (1897). Artist: Alexander Francis Lydon
Choir, Looking West, Tintern Abbey, c1885, (1897). From The Ruined Abbeys of Britain by Frederick Ross. [William Mackenzie, London, 1897]

Ground Plan of Tintern Abbey, 1897. From The Ruined Abbeys of Britain by Frederick Ross. [William Mackenzie, London, 1897]

From South Transept, Tintern Abbey, c1885, (1897). Artist: Alexander Francis Lydon
From South Transept, Tintern Abbey, c1885, (1897). From The Ruined Abbeys of Britain by Frederick Ross. [William Mackenzie, London, 1897]

From the South, Tintern Abbey, c1885, (1897). Artist: Alexander Francis Lydon
From the South, Tintern Abbey, c1885, (1897). From The Ruined Abbeys of Britain by Frederick Ross. [William Mackenzie, London, 1897]

Tintern Abbey, 1882, (1897). Artist: Alexander Francis Lydon
Tintern Abbey, 1882, (1897). From The Ruined Abbeys of Britain by Frederick Ross. [William Mackenzie, London, 1897]

Kloster Maulbronn - Maulbronn Abbey, Well in the Cloister, 1931. Artist: Kurt Hielscher
Kloster Maulbronn - Maulbronn Abbey, Well in the Cloister, 1931. From Deutschland by Kurt Hielscher. [F. A. Brockhaus, Leipzig, 1931]

Medmenham Abbey near Henley on Thames, 1787. Artist: J Newton
Medmenham Abbey near Henley on Thames, 1787. A Cistercian abbey was founded in Medmenham in the 12th century under the ownership of Woburn Abbey

Fountains Abbey, Yorkshire, 1823. Fountains Abbey was founded in the 1130s as a Cistercian monastery

Combermere Abbey, Shropshire, home of Viscount Combermere, c1880. Originally a 12th century Cistercian monastery, Combermere Abbey was given to Sir George Cotton after the Dissolution of

Grey Abbey, County Down, Northern Ireland, 1924-1926. Artist: FC Varley
Grey Abbey, County Down, Northern Ireland, 1924-1926. Grey Abbey was a Cistercian monastery founded in 1193. A print from Hutchinsons Britain Beautiful, edited by Walter Hutchinson, volume II

Buckfast Abbey, Buckfastleigh, Devon, early 20th century. Buckfast Abbey forms part of an active Benedictine monastery at Buckfastleigh in Devon

Newminster Abbey, Northumberland, 1814. Artist: John Greig
Newminster Abbey, Northumberland, 1814. From The Border Antiquities of England and Scotland, Vol. II, by Walter Scott, Esq. [Longman & Co. London, 1814]

Melrose Abbey, Roxburghshire, 1814. Artist: John Greig
Melrose Abbey, Roxburghshire. Pl. 1, 1814. From The Border Antiquities of England and Scotland, Vol. II, by Walter Scott, Esq. [Longman & Co. London, 1814]

South Front - Melrose Abbey Church, 1814. Artist: John Greig
South Front - Melrose Abbey Church, 1814. From The Border Antiquities of England and Scotland, Vol. II, by Walter Scott, Esq. [Longman & Co

Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire, Wales, 1937. Sights of Britain, third series of 48 cigarette cards, issued with Senior Service, Junior Member, and Illingworth cigarettes

Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds, Yorkshire, c1920s. The Cistercian monastery was built between 1152 and 1182. Cigarette card produced by the Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd

Furness Abbey, Cumbria, c1920s. The ruins of the Cistercian monastery of St Mary of Furness which dates from 1123. Cigarette card produced by the Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd

The Nave, Fountains Abbey, North Yorkshire, c1920s. Fountains Abbey was founded in the 1130s as a Cistercian monastery. Cigarette card produced by the Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd

The Cellarium, Fountains Abbey, Yorkshire, c1920s. This room with its remarkable vaulted ceiling was where the 12th-century abbeys lay brothers ate, slept and socialised

Tintern Abbey, Monmouthshire, England, 1896. The Cistercian abbey was founded in 1131

Kirkstall Abbey, Leeds, Yorkshire, 1896. The Cistercian monastery was built between 1152 and 1182

Bela III founding the Cistercian monastery at Szentgotthard in 1183 (1795-1796). Artist: Istvan Dorfmeister
Bela III founding the Cistercian monastery at Szentgotthard in 1183 (1795-1796). Bela III (1148-1196) was King of Hungary from 1172. From the Hungarian National Gallery

West facade of Forde Abbey, Dorset, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
West facade of Forde Abbey, Dorset, 20th century. Former Cistercian monastery and Grade I listed building. John of Ford (c)

South Front of Forde Abbey, and Long Pond, Dorset, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
South Front of Forde Abbey, and Long Pond, Dorset, 20th century. 16th and 17th century additions to 12th century Cistercian monastery in Dorset, England

Byland Abbey, Founded 12th Century, Yorkshire, England, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Byland Abbey, Founded 12th Century, Yorkshire, England, 20th century. A ruined abbey in North York Moors National Park. Founded in 1135, it was absorbed by the Cistercian order in 1147

Byland Abbey, Yorkshire, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Byland Abbey, Yorkshire, 20th century. Ruined abbey in the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire, England, founded as a Savigniac abbey in January 1135 and absorbed by the Cistercian order in 1147

Jervaulx Abbey, Wensleydale, Yorkshire, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
Jervaulx Abbey, Wensleydale, Yorkshire, 20th century. 12th century Cistercian abbey founded by Akarius Fitz Bardolph and dedicated to St. Mary in 1156

South Front of Forde Abbey, Dorset from the Long Pond, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon
South Front of Forde Abbey, Dorset from the Long Pond, 20th century. 16th and 17th century additions to a former 12th century Cistercian monastery and Grade I listed building

Byland Abbey, 12th century
Byland Abbey, a Cistercian Abbey dissolved by Henry VIII, 12th century

Rievaulx Abbey, 12th century
Rievaulx Abbey in Yorkshire, a former Cistercian monastery dissolved in 1538 by Henry the Eigth. Founded by French monks from Clairvaux abbey, it was one of the richest abbeys in England, 12th century

Mellifont Abbey, 12th century
Mellifont Cistercian Abbey in County Louth, Ireland, 12th century

St Bernard of Clairvaux, 19th century. Born in Burgandy, Bernard of Clairvaux (1091-1153) became a Cistercian Abbot and one of the great Doctors of the Christian Church

Senanque abbey and its lavender field, Provence
Famous Senanque abbey in Vaucluse with its lavender field in full bloom. Gordes, Provence, France. The abbey of Senanque was founded the 9th of the Calends of July 1148 (23th of June)

The south transept, Netley Abbey, Netley, Hampshire, England, seen here in the 19th century. From Picturesque England, Its Landmarks and Historic Haunts, published 1891

Kirkstall Abbey, Kirkstall, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England, seen here in the 19th century. From Picturesque England its Landmarks and Historic Haunts, published, 1891

Rock of Cashel on the hilltop against a cloudy sky and Hore Abbey below, County Tipperary, Ireland
The ancient Rock of Cashel on the hilltop against a cloudy sky with Hore Abbey and the Tipperary countryside below; Cashel, County Tipperary, Ireland

The stone ruins of Hore Abbey, built in 1272 in County Tipperary, Ireland
The stone ruins of the Cistercian Hore Abbey sitting in a grassy field, (originally a Benedcitine Monastery) built in 1272; Cashel, County Tipperary, Ireland

Hore Abbey, a ruined Cistercian monastery near the Rock of Cashel, Cashel, County Tipperary, Ireland

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"Cistercian: Exploring the Tranquil Beauty of Medieval Monasticism" Step into history and immerse yourself in the serene world architecture. From the awe-inspiring Margram Abbey Church to the picturesque Tintern Abbey in Wales, these sacred sites transport us back to a time when devotion and simplicity were paramount. Founded by St Bernard of Clairvaux, the Cistercians sought solace amidst nature, as seen in Kirkstall Abbey near Leeds, where lush greenery surrounds its ancient ruins. Similarly, Senanque Abbey captivates with its lavender fields in full bloom, creating a breathtaking harmony between man-made structures and natural beauty. Furness Abbey stands as a testament to the order's influence across borders; located in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria, it showcases their architectural prowess even today. Joseph Cundall's 1850s depiction of Kirkstall Abbey from the west captures its grandeur and invites us to imagine life within those hallowed walls. Delve deeper into this monastic world with Rievaulx Abbey's ground plan from 1897 - an intricate blueprint that reveals meticulous planning behind every archway and cloister. Melrose Abbey in Scotland beckons visitors with its hauntingly beautiful ruins while Maulbronn Monastery complex offers a glimpse into daily life within these austere yet captivating surroundings. Roche Abbey whispers tales of spiritual contemplation through its crumbling stones while Rievaulx Abbey near Helmsley enchants with its tranquil setting amidst North Yorkshire's rolling hills. The legacy of the Cistercians lives on through these remarkable landmarks scattered throughout Europe. Each site tells a unique story - one that resonates with tranquility, devotion, and an unwavering commitment to faith. Embark on your own pilgrimage through time as you explore these hidden treasures steeped in centuries-old spirituality.