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Medieval Abbeys in Devon

In addition to the sites listed below, consider Buckland Abbey, near Tavistock, a former abbey that was modified into a manor house after the Dissolution of the Monasteries and became the home of Sir Francis Drake.

Buckfast Abbey Location map Buckfastleigh, Devon A modern Benedictiine monastery in a peaceful setting on the verge of Dartmoor. A Saxon monastery stood here as early as 1018. In 1147 the monastery became Cistercian, and the entire abbey was rebuilt in stone. After the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1539 the abbey property was sold and the abbey left to decay. In 1882 Buckfast was reestablished as a Benedictine monastery, and as such it has flourished. Buckland is famous for keeping bees and producing its own brand of honey and Buckfast Tonic Wine. Buckfastleigh, Devon, England, TQ11 0EE Location: Off the A38 Website: Buckfast Abbey Email: education@buckfast.org.uk Phone: 01364 645 500 Fax: 01364 643 891 Accommodation: nearest hotels - nearest Self catering

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