Rievaulx Abbey was founded in the 12th century. It was an important and powerful abbey until Henry VIII ordered the dissolution of the monasteries and its ruin.
Now owned and managed by English Heritage, an adult ticket for non-members is £10 (Nov 2022 prices). Open Wed to Sun from 10:00 - 16:00.

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December 30, 2022

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Rievaulx Abbey was the first major abbey of the Cistercian order in England, which arose in Burgundy in the late 11th century.

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Location: Rievaulx, Ryedale, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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