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The Great Britain Guide

Historic houses · South West England

Cromwell's Arch

In or near Christow.

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Cromwell's Arch — a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

Bank in Bovey Tracey - geograph.org.uk - 2901889

David Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Riverside Station · 4.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Cromwell's Arch, the nearest railway station is Riverside Station, located 4.1 km away. The postcode for navigation is TQ13 9HZ. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Cromwell's Arch is a historic house located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2022

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Heritage listing

Details BOVEY TRACEY ABBEY ROAD, Bovey Tracey SX 8178 11/34 Cromwell's Arch - 23.8.55 GV II Arch, built across part of entrance to Abbey Road. Believed to be in original position. Medieval. Granite. Consists of a large 2-centred arch with 2 sets of ogee mouldings; moulded convex stops at foot. Rebates for gates on Abbey Road side, with one large iron hinge surviving. Believed locally to be the remnant of a monastery, but no such institution is known to have existed in the town. Listing NGR: SX8151278480 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 84477 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Official information

Cromwell's Arch is part of the MAKE Southwest exhibition space, which focuses on contemporary craft and design. Visitors can explore various exhibitions and engage in craft education initiatives.

Place summary

Cromwell's Arch is a historic structure located in South-West England. It is notable for its association with Oliver Cromwell, reflecting the architectural style of its era. The arch serves as a reminder of the region's historical significance during the 17th century.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.5940, -3.6754
County
Devon
District
Teignbridge
Parish
Bovey Tracey
Postcode
TQ13 9HZ
Parliamentary constituency
Central Devon
Nearest railway station
Riverside Station4.1 km
Official site
www.crafts.org.uk

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cromwell's Arch?
Cromwell's Arch is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ13 9HZ), in the parish of Bovey Tracey.
What is Cromwell's Arch?
Cromwell's Arch — a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Cromwell's Arch?
The nearest railway station is Riverside Station, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ13 9HZ.
Is Cromwell's Arch a listed building?
Cromwell's Arch is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
How do I get to Cromwell's Arch?
The nearest railway station is Riverside Station, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ13 9HZ.