Jervaulx Abbey is a dramatic 12th. Century ruined Cistercian abbey founded in 1156, and set in 126 acres of parkland, plus tea room and visitor’s centre. Turner, as part of his 1816 tour in Yorkshire, visited the abbey and drew several sketches, among them images D40836, D11398, D11400, D10951 and
D11399: these can be found via the Tate website www.tate.org.uk
D11399: these can be found via the Tate website www.tate.org.uk
Jervaulx Abbey
Park House Jervaulx North Yorkshire HG4 4PH Tel 01677 460391 Entry to the abbey is £3.00 for adults, children up to 11 yrs £2.50 and children under 5 free. Car parking is £1.00 Group bookings and Guided Tours of the abbey can be arranged. Tea Rooms 01677 460391 Caravan Park 01677 460226 www.jervaulxabbey.com |