What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: Abbey Still House Marking one of the corners of the Abbey precinct, the Still House was where the monks distilled, for medicinal purposes, herbs from their nearby garden. It was restored in 1884 Recorded plaque organisation: Tavistock Town Council.
The Abbey Still House served as a site where medieval monks distilled medicinal herbs, reflecting the monastic tradition of herbal medicine; it was restored in 1884, preserving its historical significance.
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Photo: Phil Williams on Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0