Rievaulx Terrace, Grade I listed park and garden in Rievaulx, England
The terrace stretches along a wooded escarpment, providing views of Rievaulx Abbey ruins and the surrounding North Yorkshire landscape.
Thomas Duncombe III constructed the terrace around 1758 as part of the Helmsley estate, following the design principles of 18th-century landscape architecture.
Two Palladian temples mark the ends of the terrace, with the Ionic Temple featuring ceiling paintings and the Doric Temple incorporating stones from Rievaulx Abbey.
The National Trust maintains the site with accessible pathways, allowing visitors to explore the gardens and temples throughout all seasons.
The Ionic Temple contains a dining table permanently set for guests, while its basement houses an exhibition about English landscape design.
Location: Rievaulx
Website: https://nationaltrust.org.uk/rievaulx-terrace
GPS coordinates: 54.25529,-1.11453
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:11
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