Betsy Grimbal’s Tower, Tavistock
N 50° 32.939 W 004° 08.714
30U E 418863 N 5600298
This Plaque is in the town of Tavistock Devon UK
Waymark Code: WM1PY2
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 06/19/2007
Views: 46
The Blue Plaque says:
Betsy Grimbal’s Tower
The West Gate, one of the entrances of Tavistock Abbey, dates from the fifteenth century.
Its popular name is probably a corruption of Blessed Grimbold a ninth century saint revered by the Benedictines.
The tower is in the grounds of Tavistock Vicarage and has full public access at all times.
Blue Plaque managing agency: Tavistock Town Council
Individual Recognized: Betsy Grimbal’s Tower
Physical Address:
Betsy Grimbal's Tower
Tavistock Vicarage
Tavistock, Devon UK
PL19
Web Address: [Web Link]
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