Tavistock Abbey, Tavistock - West Devon

Tavistock Abbey is central to the history and character of the medieval town which developed around it. The Saxon foundation of the abbey places it amongst the earliest of the medieval religious houses founded in Britain. Its occupation from 974 to 1539 included continuous use by the same Benedictine order for over five and a half centuries. The ruins are suffering from water ingress and damaging vegetation growth. Historic England has offered a grant to carry out a full condition survey and conservation management plan for the West Gate House (Betsy Grimbals Tower) and the Still Tower.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

Tavistock Abbey

Heritage Category:

Scheduled Monument

List Entry Number:

1020401

Local Planning Authority:

West Devon

Site Type:

Religious ritual and funerary > Religious house

Location

Building Name:

Tavistock Abbey

County:

Devon

District / Borough:

West Devon

Parish:

Tavistock

Parliamentary Constituency:

Torridge and Tavistock

Region:

South West

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Poor

Occupancy / Use:

Not applicable

Priority:

C - Slow decay; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

C

Ownership:

Mixed, multiple owners

Designation:

Scheduled Monument, 16 LBs, CA, WHS