Rievaulx Conservation Area

Rievaulx is a mid-sized conservation area in England, covering approximately 45.6 hectares of protected landscape. It is designated in 1977 during the initial wave of conservation area protection, reflecting the area's longstanding cultural and architectural significance. Within the conservation area there are 14 listed buildings of architectural or historic importance.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I Doric TempleYO62 5EW
• Grade I Ionic TempleYO62 5LJ
• Grade I Rievaulx AbbeyYO62 5LB
• Grade II Abbots Well Approximately South of Abbots Well HouseYO62 5LB
• Grade II Church of St MaryYO62 5LB
• Grade II Furnace HillYO62 5LB
• Grade II Mill CottageYO62 5LB
• Grade II Mill HouseYO62 5LB
• Grade II Rievaulx BridgeYO62 5LE
• Grade II Rievaulx Mill and CartshedYO62 5LB
• Grade II Rye HouseYO62 5LE
• Grade II Severadus and Bank CottageYO62 5LB
• Grade II Swiss CottageYO62 5LB
• Grade II WoodviewYO62 5LB

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Old Byland2.9 km
• Helmsley3.7 km
• Cold Kirby4.5 km
• Hawnby5.9 km
• Ampleforth6.1 km
• Oswaldkirk7.4 km
• Harome7.6 km
• High and Low Kilburn8.1 km

About Rievaulx Conservation Area

Is my property in Rievaulx Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in Rievaulx?

Properties in Rievaulx Conservation Area may face restrictions on demolition, tree work (6 weeks' notice required), and certain exterior alterations. Contact your local planning authority for specific rules that apply here.

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