Useful information
- Phone : +44 1439 798228
- Website: : http://www.english-heritage.org.uk
Description
The first major monastery to be built by Cistercians, Rievaulx was founded c 1132. The monastic buildings were probably completed in the early 12C and the austere nave dates back to same period. The sanctuary walls, in the 13C Early English style, still stand three storeys high. The tomb of the first abbot, William, is in the western wall of the chapter house. The museum was renovated in 2016 and illustrates the abbey's history.
Localisation
Things to see and donearby
- The Green Guide198 m - Rievaulx YO62 5LJ
- The Green Guide3.46 km - Helmsley YO62 5EB
- The Green Guide3.87 km - Castlegate, Helmsley YO62 5AB
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Where to sleepnearby
- From £65Valley View Farm Holiday Cottages2.71 km - Valley View Farm Old Byland, Helmsley YO62 5LG
- From £57Ivy Cottage3.89 km - Helmsley YO62 5AW
- From £101Castle View3.92 km - Helmsley YO62 5AW
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Where to eatnearby
- The Hare££££MICHELIN 20243.01 km - Scawton YO7 2HG
- Bantam££MICHELIN 20244.02 km - 8 Bridge Street, Helmsley YO62 5BG
- Pignut££MICHELIN 20244.05 km - 12 Bridge Street, Helmsley YO62 5DX
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