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The North Riding extends from the fells on the Westmorland border to the highest cliffs in
England, facing the North Sea. In an area of scattered settlements, Richmond is one of the best
market towns in England, as Whitby is one of the best fishing towns. There are remains of
twenty medieval monastic houses, including the unusually complete and beautiful work at
Rievaulx, complemented by fine 18th century landscaping. The North Riding also saw
Vanbrugh's astonishing first essay into architecture at Castle Howard, and there are many fine
classical houses in a distinctively northern style. Industry has made its mark along the estuary
of the Tees, where the Middlesborough transporter bridge is a unique working survival of early
20th century engineering.
