Easby Abbey

The impressive ruins of Easby Abbey lie in picturesque surroundings by the River Swale in North Yorkshire.

Easby, Yorkshire

Opening times

Open daily 10am to 6pm from April to October and daily 10am to 4pm from November until April.

Address

Easby
Yorkshire
DL10 7EU

Wasby is one of the best preserved monasteries of the Premonstratensian 'white canons', with the magnificent refectory, gatehouse and canons' dormitory remaining. The parish church within the precinct, which is still in use, contains rare 13th century wall paintings.

Founded in 1152, Easby Abbey was suppressed in 1536 and within two years most of its buildings had been stripped and demolished. The ruins later became a favourite subject for artists, including JMW Turner.

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