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Rievaulx Abbey will open on 29 March for local visits. Takeaway catering will be available but indoor areas will remain closed, and safety measures will be in place to keep everyone safe. You’ll also need to book your visit in advance. Find out more below.
We've made some changes to help keep you safe, and things might be a little different when you visit. Here's everything you need to know.
Walter Espec, lord of Helmsley, builds temporary timber structures for the first monks sent from Clairvaux in France.
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William, the first abbot, begins work on the first stone buildings.