Wykeham Abbey 3607

Wykeham, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England, North Yorkshire, Scarborough

Brief Description

Wykeham Abbey has well preserved gardens and a landcape park. Features include the remains of a Cistercian priory and good specimen trees. The preserved park is made up largely of pasture.

History

The landscape park, gardens and associated country house all date back to the 18th century. The original Cistercian priory was founded in the 12th century.

Authorities

Civil Parish

  • Wykeham
History

Period

  • 18th Century