... to practise their worship of the Opus Dei under demanding regulations. The erection of timber buildings began not long after a simple hut beneath an elm tree. There are four specific areas covering the general abbey and the actions that took place from when it was founded to the time of the suppression of the abbey in 1539. The development and regression of the abbey can be summarised under these areas: Religion, economics, social and political. Religion considers the worship that took place and anything that is related to the beliefs of those involved with the abbey. Fountains was thought of as a solely religious institute when it originated, however, as time progressed, this was modified, and it has been these three other factors that have influenced its alteration. Economics reflects on the income of the abbey and what its wealth did for it. Anything trade-related is covered under economics and what ...

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