The Avebury Stone Circle was built around 2500 BC. It now surrounds the village of Avebury in Wiltshire. Although the stones used are smaller than those at nearby Stonehenge, the circle itself is wider.
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The stone circle at Stonehenge is part of a complex landscape of ceremonial monuments. All around the area are ancient burial mounds and barrows.
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Treasurer’s House at the back of York Minster is a peaceful place compared to the busy Minster nearby. The gardens are quiet, very well maintained and arranged around a central lawned area.
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Mount Grace Priory sits in an idyllic location surrounded by woodland. It can be found at the foot of the Cleveland Hills in the north-west of the North Yorkshire Moors National Park.
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A visit to Nostell Priory can easily take up a whole day as there is plenty to see and explore. There are 300 acres of parkland, gardens, lakeside walks and an orchard. The house itself is a great treasure store.
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The extensive sandstone ruins of Fountains Abbey are located in the wooded valley of the River Skell. On the same 800 acre site is the Georgian water garden of Studley Royal complete with statues, follies and amazing views.
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This is an undulating 9-mile cliff top walk from Scarborough to Ravenscar, which follows the Cleveland Way. The path only drops to sea level at Cloughton Wyke and Heyburn Wyke. The Cleveland Way is well signposted and you should have no difficulty in finding your way.
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Rievaulx Abbey’s impressive ruins are the perfect choice if you want a day out immersed in history. The extensive site is home to some of the most complete of England’s abbey ruins.
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