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Photos: Rievaulx Abbey

This gallery of 47 photos accompanies our article on Rievaulx Abbey in Yorkshire, England. Founded by St. Bernard of Clairvaux in 1132, Rievaulx Abbey now lies in picturesque ruins in a North Yorkshire valley. All photos marked © Sacred Destinations are available for licensing. Click any image to enlarge, or just start at the beginning for a virtual tour!


Aerial View
Abbey Church from West
Abbey Church from West
South Transept and Presbytery
South Transept and Presbytery
East End of Abbey Church
East End of Abbey Church
North Side of the Presbytery
North Transept
Presbytery Looking West
Presbytery Looking East
Presbytery Looking East
South Arcade of Presbytery
Presbytery Detail
Presbytery Detail
Inside the Abbey Church
North Transept
North Transept
South Transept
South Aisle Looking East
South Aisle Looking East
Galilee Porch
Nave Looking West
Pillar Base
Medieval Tiles (c.1300)
Medieval Tiles (c.1300)
Abbey Church from South
Chapter House
Chapter House
Chapter House
Chapter House Interior
Chapter House Interior
Shrine of Abbot William (1132-45)
Shrine of Abbot William (1132-45)
Cloister Looking West
Refectory View
View from West
Refectory
Refectory Facade
East Range
Warming House
East Range Ruins
Infirmary Complex
East Range
Parking



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