Rievaulx in North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

East End of the Church

Rievaulx Abbey

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 22, 2025

1. East End of the Church Marker

Inscription. This was the holiest part of the abbey. The monks gathered here eight times a day for their services. The footings of their choir stalls can be seen close to where you are standing.

Mass was celebrated daily at the high altar, which has been restored to its original position. The gold and silver shrine of Aelred, abbot between 1147 and 1167, was close to the high altar. The pillars closest to the high altar have cuttings showing the location of the tombs of important people who made gifts of land or money to the abbey Chapels at the east end were used to say masses for people who supported the monastery. (Marker Number 5.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures.

Location. 54° 15.448′ N, 1° 6.964′ W. Marker is in Rievaulx, England, in North Yorkshire. It can be reached from Rievaulx Bank. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Rievaulx Bank, Rievaulx, England YO62 5LB, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in England’s Yorkshire & The Humber.

Globally, it

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is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Crossing (a few steps from this marker); Chapter House (within shouting distance of this marker); A Spiritual Place (within shouting distance of this marker); Cloister (within shouting distance of this marker); Reuse and Recycle (within shouting distance of this marker); Infirmary (within shouting distance of this marker); Refectory (within shouting distance of this marker); Landscape and Estates (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rievaulx.

The Church of Rieveaulx Abbey image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 22, 2025

2. The Church of Rieveaulx Abbey

Artist Rendering, Choir Monks' stalls and high altar image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 22, 2025

3. Artist Rendering, Choir Monks' stalls and high altar

Credits. This page was last revised on July 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 57 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 4, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.