Depending upon which direction one leaves Sheffield, there are rocky and rugged moors landscapes, rolling hills, the mountainous Pennines and of course several stately old homes and ruins. If you'd like to read more about Quicktime VR, please be sure to read our introduction . All rights reserved.
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Many of the missing stones were taken to build local homes. While the Abbey is in ruins, it is notable how much of this Gothic structure still stands. It was founded in 1133 and soon became part of the Cistercian order, one of the most artistically and intellectually prolific monastic orders of the middle ages. If you enjoyed this series of Quicktime VR films, you might enjoy looking through the commercial Quicktime VR files in Argument from Design's portfolio . Like Fountains Abbey , Hardwick's Old Hall today lies in ruins.