Rievaulx Abbey

This was a Cistercian abbey in Rievaulx, situated near Helmsley in the North York Moors National Park, North Yorkshire, England. It was one of the great abbeys in England until it was seized under Henry VIII of England in 1538 during the dissolution of the monasteries. (Wikipedia). * Squares

Helmsley Castle

Helmsley Castle (also known anciently as Hamlake) is a medieval castle situated in the market town of Helmsley, within the North York Moors National Park, North Yorkshire, England. The castle, constructed in wood around 1120, was built by Walter l’Espec. It is positioned on a rocky outcrop overlooking the River Rye. Featuring double ditches surroundingContinue reading “Helmsley Castle”

Flamborough

A lighthouse was first built on the Flamborough Headland in 1669 but was never lit. The current lighthouse was built in 1806 and acts as a waypoint for deep sea vessels and coastal traffic as well as marking the Flamborough Headland for vessels heading for the ports of Scarborough and Bridlington. (Trinity House.co.uk). * Squares