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Photographs of Kirkstall Abbey prior to the restoration of 1892-96

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The north transept of the church at Kirkstall Abbey showing the buttress constructed to support the remainder of the crossing, which was damaged by the partial collapse of the tower in 1779. This buttress and the surrounding vegetation were removed during the programme of conservation in 1892-6.

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"The north transept of the church at Kirkstall Abbey showing the buttress constructed to support the remainder of the crossing, which was damaged by the partial collapse of the tower in 1779. This buttress and the surrounding vegetation were removed during the programme of conservation in 1892-6."