Image of abbey ruins with cows grazing in the surrounding fields
A view of the remains of Bolton Abbey from the River Wharfe. Source: Historic England Archive View image record WSA01/01/05980
A view of the remains of Bolton Abbey from the River Wharfe. Source: Historic England Archive View image record WSA01/01/05980

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