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ID:SDV256438
Title:Tavistock Abbey Church
Originator:Woolner, D. H.
Date:1965 - 1967
Summary:Description of the results of the excavation of a water main across Bedford Square given. Great quantities of human bones were found on reaching the area of the choir of the Abbey Church yet no stratigraphy survived. When the trench crossed the area of the south wall of the choir quantities of stone, plaster and mortar were found, but the wall was already cut through. Dr. Radford's plan was confirmed but no monks cemetery was found. Finds of tiles discussed.

Associated Monuments (1)

MDV3919Tavistock Abbey (Monument)