West facade of Forde Abbey, Dorset, 20th century. Artist: CM Dixon.

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West facade of Forde Abbey, Dorset, 20th century. Former Cistercian monastery and Grade I listed building. John of Ford (c. 1140-21 April 1214) was the prior of Forde Abbey, he was a friend and ally of King John.

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Size: 4728px × 3224px
Location: World,Europe,United Kingdom,England,Dorset
Photo credit: © © CM Dixon/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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