Furness Abbey Guidebook

Furness Abbey was first founded in 1127 by a community of Savigniac monks and by 1150 it had joined the Cistercian order. For the next 400 years the abbey thrived and became the largest and richest monastery in north-west England, its church and monastic buildings reflecting its wealth and status. This new guide includes a tour and history of Furness Abbey as well as Piel Castle, owned by the abbots of Furness from the 12th century. It incorporates new site photography, maps and plans, and a lively text that explores some of the abbey’s colourful inhabitants during the Middle Ages. 48 pages Size: 19 x 22 cm