Rievaulx Abbey Rievaulx, England

Abbey
View of the south transept of the abbey church from the cloister, looking ecclesiastical north (actual east). Rievaulx Abbey, founded 1132. North Yorkshire, England. David Joyal all photos →

Founded by St. Bernard of Clairvaux in 1132, Rievaulx Abbey now lies in picturesque ruins in a North Yorkshire valley.

Location map of Rievaulx Abbey, Rievaulx, England. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of Rievaulx Abbey, Rievaulx, England. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address
Rievaulx, England YO62 5LB
Coordinates
54.2572995° N, 1.1196426° W map · aerial

Article Info

Page Title
Rievaulx Abbey
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
October 8, 2013
Last Updated
April 15, 2024