Principal ruins of Rievaulx Cistercian Abbey founded 1132 - suppressed 1538.

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At left the Refectory with to its right the wall of the Novices Room and Latrines, then the wall of the Infirmary and at image right the Presbytery. Mild frosty early morning.

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Location: Rievaulx Helmsley Yorkshire England UK
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