Historic houses · South West England
Cromwell's Arch
In or near Christow.
Cromwell's Arch — a historic house in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

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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.
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.
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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.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5940, -3.6754
- County
- Devon
- District
- Teignbridge
- Parish
- Bovey Tracey
- Postcode
- TQ13 9HZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Riverside Station — 4.1 km
- Official site
- www.crafts.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/6566000946 (ODbL)
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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.