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Brief description of site

Buckland Abbey, Devon. The buildings are 700 years old with a 16th century Great Hall. It was the former home of Sir Francis Drake. It was originally a Cistercian monastery before being converted into a house for Sir Richard Grenville. There are miles of delightful walks through the wooded valley of the River Tavy.

Location information:

Address: Yelverton, Devon, PL20 6EY

Locality: Yelverton

Local Authorities:

Devon; West Devon; Buckland

Historical County: Devon

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: 201 Grid Ref: SX488668
Latitude: 50.48146 Longitude: -4.132501

Key information:

Form of site: garden

Context or principal building: religious ritual and funerary

Main period of development: 16th century

Survival: Part: standing remains

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