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1. www.visit-tavistock.co.uk › the-world-heritage-siteTavistock's UNESCO World Heritage Site | Visit Tavistock

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   Tavistock is the ‘eastern gateway’ to the World Heritage Site - the only World Heritage town in Devon - and the ideal place to start exploring the mining landscape of west Devon and Cornwall. We are unlike any other town within the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site, transformed during the 19th century after the discovery of rich veins of copper and other metals nearby, such as at Devon ...

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › TavistockTavistock - Wikipedia

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   Tavistock (/ ˈ t æ v ɪ s t ɒ k / TAV-iss-tok) is an ancient stannary and market town in West Devon, England.It is situated on the River Tavy, from which its name derives.At the 2011 census, the three electoral wards (North, South and South West) had a population of 13,028. [2]

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4. www.heritageintavistock.orgHome | Tavistock Heritage Trust

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   The Tavistock Heritage Trust aspires to see that this rich and varied cultural and natural heritage is cared for Tavistock is Devon’s World Heritage town. top of page

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5. www.visit-tavistock.co.uk › aboutAbout Tavistock | Visit Tavistock

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   ABOUT TAVISTOCK. History is waiting to grab you in this ancient yet vibrant and relevant town. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tavistock has a great provenance in trade, architecture, religion and manufacture. Growing from its origin as the wealthiest Abbey in Devon, to being the home of Sir Francis Drake during his formative years, Tavistock ...

6. visittamarvalley.co.uk › places › local-townsTavistock in the Tamar Valley - Things to do in Tavistock

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   Tavistock is a World Heritage town, with a story that begins centuries ago. It can trace its origins to the Benedictine Abbey founded in 961 AD by Ordgar, Earl of Devon. This abbey, dedicated to Saint Mary and Saint Rumon, served as a focal point of religious and cultural life in the region for over 500 years.

7. www.visitdevon.co.uk › explore › cities-towns-andVisiting Tavistock - Visit Devon

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   A UNESCO World Heritage site, Tavistock has plenty to look at and keep you amused. Situated in the heart of Devon, it is your gateway to Dartmoor and the surrounding national park. It is also a vibrant and interesting town full of fascinating history. Tavistock is the site of the West Country’s most important Benedictine Abbey and you can ...

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   Why is Tavistock a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

   • A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tavistock has a great provenance in trade, architecture, religion and manufacture. Growing from its origin as the wealthiest Abbey in Devon, to being the home of Sir Francis Drake during his formative years, Tavistock continues to bring history to life and to fascinate.

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   Why should you visit Tavistock?

   • Tavistock's rich history stretches back over 1000 years, featuring medieval monks, Sir Francis Drake and a nineteenth-century metamorphosis. Tavistock is the eastern gateway to the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage Site, and the ideal place to start your exploration of the region's social and industrial history.

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   Where is Tavistock located?

   • It is situated on the River Tavy, from which its name derives. At the 2011 census, the three electoral wards (North, South and South West) had a population of 13,028. [ 2] The town traces its recorded history back to at least 961 when Tavistock Abbey, whose ruins lie in the centre of the town, was founded. Its most famous son is Sir Francis Drake.

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   How did Tavistock become a town?

   • Under the patronage of the abbey, which was founded in 974, Tavistock grew to become a market town, a significant producer of woollen cloth, a parliamentary borough and one of Devon’s three original stannary towns. Charles Delafontaine's 'South East Prospect of the Town of Tavistoke', 1741 - click to zoom in

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   Is Tavistock a good place to live?

   • The town is now a centre for the West Devon and Dartmoor tourist trade. It is a fast-growing dormitory area for commuters working in Plymouth and has a sizeable retired population, perhaps drawn by the rural tranquillity and scenery, giving Tavistock an average resident age of 43.

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   What is Tavistock famous for?

   • The town traces its recorded history back to at least 961 when Tavistock Abbey, whose ruins lie in the centre of the town, was founded. Its most famous son is Sir Francis Drake. [ 3]

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9. www.heritageintavistock.org › tavistockTavistock | Tavistock Heritage Trust - heritageintavistock

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   The imposing gothic Town Hall dominates the centre of Tavistock, providing an obvious demonstration of the Dukes’ wealth, and the power they enjoyed in the town. Its construction in the early 1860s was funded by the proceeds of the renegotiation of the lease of Devon Great Consols, a nearby mine on the Dukes’ estates which at that date was probably the most productive copper mine in the world.