Rievaulx Abbey near Helmsley in North Yorkshire.

7 of the best Cistercian monastic ruins in England

The Cistercian order arrived in England in the 12th century. They founded houses in remote, often wild, locations. Their goal was spiritual and practical self-sufficiency. They were known as the "White Monks" due to their undyed habits. These monastic ruins are found across England. They…
Whitby Abbey in Whitby, North Yorkshire.

7 of the best ruined abbeys you can visit in England

England’s ruined abbeys are evocative reminders of a lost medieval world. The Dissolution of the Monasteries under King Henry VIII caused their destruction. These sites offer a tangible connection to England's spiritual and political history. Visitors can expect to explore magnificent Gothic architecture. They stand…