Whitby Abbey Whitby, England

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Exterior view from south. Whitby Abbey, founded in 657 by St. Hilda and rebuilt in the 13th century. Yorkshire, England. Holly Hayes all photos →

Founded by a Saxon princess, this abbey hosted an important church council and was powerful throughout the Middle Ages. Today, it is an evocative ruin on a windswept cliff overlooking the North Sea.

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

Quick Facts

Address
Whitby, England
Coordinates
54.4884510° N, 0.6071660° W map · aerial
Date(s)
1220

Article Info

Page Title
Whitby Abbey
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
October 8, 2013
Last Updated
September 29, 2023