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Launceston, Tavistock and Looe (Landranger Maps).
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Buckland Abbey, Yelverton, Devon PL20 6EY. Tel: 01822 853607.
700-year-old building with fine 16th-century great hall, associated
with Elizabethan seafarers Drake and Grenville. Rumoured to be
haunted by Drake and accompanying 'hell hounds'. National Trust.
Charges apply. About 5 miles south of Tavistock.
Dartmoor Prison Heritage
Centre, HMP Dartmoor, Princetown, Devon, PL20 6RR. Tel: 01822
892 130. HMP Dartmoor is part of one of the world's most successful
and respected prison systems. Dartmoor Prison Museum reflects
the heritage of HMP Dartmoor from Prisoner of War Depot to the
present day. The interesting collection of artefacts provides
a unique insight into prison life both past and present. Of interest
to all ages and groups, Dartmoor Prison Museum is located in
the old dairy buildings with parking available. www.dartmoor-prison.co.uk.
About 6 miles east of Tavistock.
High Moorland Visitor Centre, Tavistock Road, Princetown, Yelverton,
Devon, PL20 6QF. Tel: 01822 890414. The history. culture and
wildlife of Dartmoor. We stock maps, guide books, gifts and cards
and publications about Dartmoor. About 6 miles east of Tavistock.
Tavistock Museum, Quarry
House, Butcher Park Hill, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0EH. Tel: 01822
612546. Very small local museum covering the town's history.
Location: In the centre of Tavistock.
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