Rievaulx Terrace and Temples

Rievaulx Terrace and Temples, is a National Trust property near Helmsley, North Yorkshire. 


Overlooking Rievaulx Abbey, the site was created in 1758 by Thomas Duncombe II who had inherited it and the adjoining Helmsley estate. He included thirteen vistas from the terrace in the plans, twelve have been rediscovered but the thirteenth is still undecided. A lot of the records have been lost though time.
 
The extra photos show the two temples the domed Doric or Tuscan Temple, thought to be a scaled-down version the mausoleum at Castle Howard a few miles away. The pavement floor came from the choir of Rievaulx Abbey

At the opposite end stands the Ionic Temple, inspired by the   Temple of Fortuna Virilis in Rome. It used as  banqueting house and the central table is still set as if for a meal. It is decorated with elaborate ceiling paintings and is furnished in the period style. The basement housed the kitchen and living quarters.