Revesby Abbey

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Revesby Abbey was a Cistercian monastery. The abbey was founded in 1143 by William de Roumare, Earl of Lincoln. The first monks came to the abbey from the great Yorkshire house of Rievaulx Abbey. They were led by Ailred of Rievaulx, a former courtier who was to go on to become abbot of Rievaulx itself and a noted historian and theologian. He eventually became a saint.

One of the ouwners was Joseph banks botanist and explorer after his father died in 1761 and at the age of 21 he inherited it.
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Coordinates:   53°8'36"N   -0°2'49"E
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