Saturday, June 26, 2021

Studley Royal Park, UK

 Place: Studley Royal Park, UK

Weather: Mostly cloudy in the morning then periods of showers later in the day.

Route: From Keswick 94 miles ESE on A66 and A1.

Significance: A park designed in the 18th century - meant to be a more natural style to blend in the the surroundings. It also includes ruins of Fountains Abbey, destroyed by King Henry VIII after the creation of the Church of England.


Website: UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Gothic style church built in the 18th century when the park was designed (whc.unesco.org)

Half moon pond with ruins of Fountains Abbey in the background (from whc.unesco.org)



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