The ruined St Mary's Abbey, dating to 1088, stands in central York England.

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The ruined St Mary's Abbey, dating to 1088, stands in central York England. The Dissolution of the Monasteries during the reign of Henry VIII changed the political and religious landscape of early modern England. The remnants of many abbeys and monasteries can still be seen around the country.

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Size: 5120px × 3413px
Location: York, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Photo credit: © Stuart Forster / Alamy / Afripics
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