Bolton Abbey.
"Here, in a lovely valley, near West Riding, stands
an old ruin of the former wealthy Bolton Abbey,
where we ask the reader to linger just a moment and
listen to the story of Bolton.
The ruin itself consists of but a few arches and ivy-
clad walls, of a former mighty abbey church, situated
on the banks of the swift moving river Wharf,
which here makes a long stretched turn. The spot is
exceptionally pretty, surrounded by woods and sunny
valleys, which form a most pleasing setting to the
ivy-mantled walls of the abbey church. Add to this,
a rich variation of many colored wild flowers.
a carpet of green, studded with trees and bushes, and
the clear blue sky above, and we have a picture of
infinite charm and beauty." Extract from "Castles and abbeys of England in poetic and romantic lore" (Open Library).
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