Kirkstall Abbey: The 12th-Century Tracery and Rose Window
Abstract
The east end of Kirkstall Abbey forms the most intact example of a mid- 12th-century Cistercian presbytery in this country, retaining not only its sedilia and aumbry but also its high vault. In a move to update the appearance of the building in the 15th century the design of the east wall was radically altered by the introduction of a massive perpendicular traceried window and the original fenestration was effectively destroyed ( Pl. XIVa ).
Fields of Study & Subjects
Historical Architecture and Urbanism
Medieval Literature and History
Medieval Architecture and Archaeology
Publication details
- Pages
- 73–78
- Publication date
- 6 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter