Meaux Abbey
Historical Site Medieval abbey ruins in England
Ruins of Meaux Abbey lie in East Yorkshire; the Cistercian remains and earthworks attract visitors curious about medieval monastic life and regional history.
How to Get to Meaux Abbey #
Meaux Abbey is reached from Beverley and Driffield in East Yorkshire. From Beverley take local B-roads toward Meaux Abbey (short rural drive). The site is in a farming landscape with informal roadside parking; public transport links are limited, so a car is the easiest option.
Tips for Visiting Meaux Abbey #
- Visit on a weekday to enjoy the silence and to study surviving masonry without the weekend picnickers.
- Bring a print of early abbey plans from local archives if possible - they make the ruined outlines easier to read.
- Note the river's course nearby; the abbey's economy was historically tied to its water meadows.
Best Time to Visit Meaux Abbey #
Best in spring to autumn for access and comfortable walking; call ahead in winter for local access notes.
Weather & Climate near Meaux Abbey #
Meaux Abbey's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (638 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.
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February
February is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with 66 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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