Token - The National Trust (Fountains Abbey) ND
| Bronze | 19.2 g | 38.08 mm |
| Location | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Medals › Souvenir medallions |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 19.2 g |
| Diameter | 38.08 mm |
| Thickness | 2.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#66976 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Acorn sprig
Script: Latin
Lettering: THE NATIONAL TRUST
Edge
Plain
Comment
Fountains Abbey is one of the largest and best preserved ruined Cistercian monasteries in England. It is located approximately three miles south-west of Ripon in North Yorkshire, near to the village of Aldfield. Founded in 1132, the abbey operated for over 400 years, until 1539, when Henry VIII ordered the Dissolution of the Monasteries.The abbey is a Grade I listed building owned by the National Trust and part of the designated Studley Royal Park including the Ruins of Fountains Abbey UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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