Cathedrals · South West England
Tavistock Abbey
Tavistock Abbey is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
About
Tavistock Abbey is a cathedral in england south west, United Kingdom — the principal church of its diocese, dating from 901. Cathedrals are seats of bishops in the Church of England, the Roman Catholic Church, and other Christian denominations across Britain.
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From the Wikipedia article
Tavistock Abbey, also known as the Abbey of Saint Mary and Saint Rumon, is a ruined Benedictine abbey in Tavistock, Devon. The Abbey was surrendered in 1539 during the Dissolution of the Monasteries. Nothing remains of the abbey except the refectory, two gateways and a porch. The abbey church, dedicated to Our Lady and St Rumon, was destroyed by Danish raiders in 997 and rebuilt under Lyfing, the second abbot. The church was further rebuilt in 1285 and the greater part of the abbey between 1457 and 1458.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5492, -4.1445
- Established
- 901
- Official site
- tavistockmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q2820734 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Tavistock Abbey (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tavistock Abbey?
- Tavistock Abbey is in South West England, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 50.5492°, -4.1445°.
- When was Tavistock Abbey built?
- Tavistock Abbey dates to 901.
- What denomination is Tavistock Abbey?
- Tavistock Abbey is affiliated with Christianity.