Betsy Grimbal's Tower blue plaque

This blue commemorative plaque records: Betsy Grimbal's Tower. The West Gate, one of the entrances to the Abbey, dates from the fifteenth century. Its popular name is probably a corruption of Blessed Grimbald, a ninth-century saint revered by the Benedictines. Recorded plaque organisation: Tavistock Town Council.

Betsy Grimbal's Tower, originally known as the West Gate, served as one of the entrances to the Abbey and dates from the fifteenth century; its name is likely derived from Blessed Grimbald, a ninth-century saint venerated by Benedictines.