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Rievaulx Abbey

Near Helmsley, North Yorkshire

Once home to hundreds of monks, now towering ruins in a silent valley.

Rievaulx was one of the first Cistercian abbeys in the north of England. Under its famous abbot Aelred, it grew to around 650 monks and lay brothers.

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When
Founded 1132, closed 1538
Where
54.2580, -1.1170
Group
Castles & abbeys

Visiting

English Heritage, open in season.

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