How to find us...
From Thirsk A19
From the A1 take the A168 (junction 49) towards Thirsk, turn off for York & Thirsk A170, at the roundabout follow the signs for York A19. After approximately 2 miles turn left
towards Coxwold and Byland Abbey. In the village of Coxwold turn left, following signs for Byland Abbey. We are directly opposite the ruins of Byland Abbey.
From York A19
Take A19 towards Thirsk. Turn right at the sign sign to Husthwaite, Coxwold & Byland Abbey. Continue through the village of Husthwaite following signs to Coxwold, in the village of Coxwold
continue over the staggered crossroads following signs for Byland Abbey.
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History of Byland
Founded in 1134, Byland was brought within the the Cistercian family following the absorption of the Savigniac Congregation in 1147. By the late 1100s the Abbeys of Byland, Rievaulx & Fountains were described as 'the 3 shining lights of the North'.
Today you can see the remains of one of the largest cloisters in England, you can also see where excavation has recovered 13th century floor tiles in the church as well as the only stone lectern base in England. Byland's altar is now at Ampleforth Abbey.
The Inn was built in 1845 as a farm building using stone 'borrowed' from the ruined Byland Abbey and became a hostelry at the turn of the last century.
