Buckland Abbey - Yelverton Devon UK
N 50° 28.876 W 004° 08.032
30U E 419554 N 5592756
Buckland Abbey a former home of Cistercian monks and of seafarer Sir Francis Drake.
Waymark Code: WM25JF
Location: South West England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/08/2007
Views: 58
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.
Full name of the abbey/monastery/convent: Buckland Abbey,Yelverton, Devon UK
Address:
Yelverton
Near Plymouth, Devon UK
PL20 6EY
Religious affiliation: Church of England
Web Site: [Web Link]
Status of Use: Converted to Other Use
Date founded/constructed: Not listed
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