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3 D Scanning of the Vicarage Stones On Thursday 13 November, a quiet corner of Tavistock became the focus of a remarkable step forward in the town’s heritage story. In the garden of the Vicarage—normally closed to the public and known only to a handful of specialists—the Tavistock Heritage Trust oversaw the detailed 3D digital scanning of three extraordinary early medieval inscribed stones. These stones are among the earliest Christian monuments in England, and they are centr

Education has always been central to Tavistock’s story, shaping not only young minds but also the fabric of the town itself. This...

Catholic Church of our Lady of the Assumption & St. Mary Magdalene Most weekends, going to church once might feel like plenty. But during...

If Heritage Open Days is about opening doors to the past, then Saturday 20th September is the day when Tavistock throws those doors wide...

We’re into the second half of Tavistock’s Heritage Open Days 2025 – and there’s still so much to discover! With talks, tours, walks,...

Heritage Open Days in Tavistock aren’t just about architecture, abbeys, and archives – they’re also about the traditions that have...

Chris Bellers from Tavistock Local History Society shows the Bidgoods their ancestors headstone This June, Tavistock Heritage Trust had...

As we mark Volunteers’ Week 2025, it’s time to shine a well-deserved spotlight on the incredible people who give their time, energy and...

£14,750 grant by Historic England to develop a major educational project around the story of Sir