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Tavistock, Devon.

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Francis Drake (c1540-1596) was probably born at Crowndale Farm, on the outskirts of Tavistock. The house is not extant, but there is a plaque nearby. There is a section on him in Tavistock Museum, Drake Road, and a statue with scenes from his life at the end of Plymouth Road which leads to Crowndale or at the western entrance to Tavistock from the Plymouth Road). [1]; [2]
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The church has an hourglass stand attached to the pulpit [3]. See also Pilton.

References (show)

  1. Stanier, Peter. Devon. Shire County Guide 27, Shire, Aylesbury, 1989., pp.56-57 & 88
  2. Bailey, Bernadine. American Shrines in England. A. S. Barnes, South Brunswick and New York & Thomas Yoseloff, London, 1977. B. p.13
  3. Gray, Mary. Devon's Churches, James Pike Ltd, St Ives, 1974, p.38
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