Rievaulx Abbey, Rievaulx, Ryedale, North Yorkshire

Photograph taken 01 November 2002 © Peter Dunn. Source Historic England Archive Photo Library ref: j020157

The Cistercian monastery was founded in 1132. This reconstruction drawing shows the presbytery in the 13th century, with the monks at worship. After the dissolution the site was granted to the Earl of Rutland along with the Helmsley estates. This site is now in the care of English Heritage (2010).

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North Yorkshire Rievaulx

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Medieval (Middle Ages) (1066 - 1484)

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Reconstruction drawing of Kenilworth Castle in the 16th century, when it was at its most grand. At this time the castle was the home of the Earl of Leicester, a favourite of Elizabeth I. This property is now in the care of English Heritage (2010).

Rievaulx Abbey, Rievaulx, Ryedale, North Yorkshire

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