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1 day ago · Explore the history and art of Buckland Abbey, the former home of Sir Francis Drake, and enjoy the gardens, walks and events. Find opening times, prices, facilities and directions for this ancient gem in the Tavy Valley landscape.
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The History of the Abbey through its Art (guided tour) On...
- Buckland Abbey's History
Buckland Abbey's medieval origins. Buckland Abbey dates back...
- Christmas at Buckland Abbey
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- Visiting Buckland Abbey's Estate
Buckland's woodland has a long and important history. For...
- Buckland Abbey and Great Barn
The Tudor Great Hall. The Great Hall at Buckland Abbey was...
- Visiting Buckland Abbey's Garden
The Abbey Garden features sweeping lawns and established...
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- Sir Francis Drake - Buckland’s Most Famous Inhabitant
- Diego and Maria
- Drake’s Final Voyage
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The house was later sold to Sir Francis Drake – Elizabethan Hero, Sea Captain, Privateer and Slave Trader. He was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe and was able to purchase Buckland Abbey using a fraction of the treasure from the voyage. His later role in the defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588 cemented his fame. Sir Francis Drake’s...
It is rare that we know the names of the enslaved or Indigenous people that Drake met. Two exceptions to this are Diego and Maria. Diego was West African man who lived and worked closely with Sir Francis Drake between 1572 and 1579. Formally enslaved by the Spanish who removed him from West Africa (probably Senegambia) to Panama, he eventually beca...
Drake was rarely at home during his ownership of Buckland Abbey. With thoughts always of the sea, his last voyage was in 1595. After plans to attack the Spanish again in Panama, a fever broke out aboard his ship and Drake died of dysentery in 1596. He had no children so the ownership of Buckland Abbey passed to his brother, Thomas Drake.
Explore the history of Buckland Abbey, from its medieval origins as a Cistercian monastery to its Tudor transformation as a home to Sir Francis Drake. Learn about Drake's voyages, his enslaved and Indigenous companions, and his final voyage that ended in his death.
Buckland Abbey is a Grade I listed 700-year-old house in Buckland Monachorum, near Yelverton, Devon, England, noted for its connection with Sir Richard Grenville the Younger and Sir Francis Drake. It is owned by the National Trust .
Jun 2, 2024 · The History of the Abbey through its Art (guided tour) On Mondays at 2pm you can discover the history of Buckland Abbey through our art collection. 3 Jun - 17 Jun 2024. 14:00 - 15:30. + 2 other dates or times. Event.
The Monastic history. Buckland Abbey was founded as a Cistercian Abbey in 1278 by Amicia, Countess of Devon and was a daughter house of Quarr Abbey, on the Isle of Wight. It was one of the last Cistercian houses founded in England and also the most westerly. The remains of the church are about 37.6 metres (123 ft) long.
Buckland Abbey, National Trust. Enjoying a profound sense of calm and quiet, buried deep in a Devon valley, Buckland Abbey has been a home for hundreds of years. The Cistercian monks who founded this abbey in the later 13th Century led a life of religious contemplation and fruitful toil, working the land and tending their animals.
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Explore the ancient Cistercian Abbey, the home of Sir Francis Drake and his descendants, and the legendary Drake's Drum. Enjoy the tranquil landscape, the collections, the trails and the cider house at Buckland Abbey.
