The Spanish Barn and prisoners of war from the Spanish Armada blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: The Spanish Barn, built c. 1198 by the monks of Torre Abbey, 397 prisoners of war from the Spanish Armada were held here in July 1688 Recorded plaque organisation: Torbay Civic Society.

The Spanish Barn, originally constructed by the monks of Torre Abbey around 1198, later served as a detention facility for 397 survivors from the ill-fated Spanish Armada in July 1588, highlighting its role during the conflict between England and Spain.