Buckland Abbey
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Brentorboxer
N 50° 28.876 W 004° 08.032
30U E 419554 N 5592756
A granite built Abbey on the south west edge of Dartmoor.
Waymark Code: WM25TV
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/10/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Grimspound and Jem
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The Granite built Buckland Abbey was originally a small but influential Cistercian monastery. Founded 700 years ago was already an historic building when Sir Francis Drake moved in during the 16th century.The estate has been in the hands of the National Trust since 1948 and is open for visitors. There is a magnificent monastic barn, traditional herb garden, estate walks and craft workshops as well as the house itself.
There are many granite features to be seen.
See webpage for opening times and addmission fees.
(visit link)

Ordnance Survey map reference (10 figure) if within DNP – If outside the Park, add N/A: Not listed

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