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The North Gate and precinct area of Buckfast Abbey is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the northern entrance and defensive boundary of the Cistercian abbey founded in the early twelfth century. The gate structure dates from the medieval period and formed part of the enclosed precinct wall that defined and protected the monastic community's lands. The North Gate survives as a substantial stone structure and remains an important physical record of the abbey's medieval layout and the practical organisation of monastic space. The precinct wall and gate reflect the typical arrangement of Cistercian monasteries, wherein enclosed areas separated the religious community from the surrounding secular landscape.
The North Gate and part of the precinct area of Buckfast Abbey is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1019607. View the official record →
The North Gate and precinct area of Buckfast Abbey is a scheduled ancient monument comprising the northern entrance and defensive boundary of the Cistercian abbey founded in the early twelfth century. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1019607.
The North Gate and part of the precinct area of Buckfast Abbey is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1019607.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Round barrow NW of Harbourneford (5.7 km), Remains of chapel on Brent Hill (6.8 km), Hillfort on Brent Hill (6.8 km).
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