The group of monks that ran Fountains Abbey was known as the Cistercians. Founded in 1132, Fountains Abbey became one of the wealthiest and most influential Cistercian monasteries in England before its dissolution in the 16th century. The Cistercians were known for their strict adherence to the Rule of St. Benedict and their emphasis on simplicity and self-sufficiency.
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