Still House And Abbey Wall

1. 5185 ABBEY WALK

Still House and Abbey Wall (formerly listed under Plymouth Road) SX 4874 4/6 7.9.51

II GV

1. Mediaeval. The 'Still-House' is a small square tower in the south-east corner of the Vicarage garden which was perhaps part of the infirmary buildings. Height about 20 ft. Built of granite with crenellated parapet and 4 centred arches windows with hood moulding and spandrels, one with cinquefoil facing the river. East of this there is a length of wall following the line of the River Tavy and originally forming the southern boundary of the Abbey precincts. Crenellated wall about 14 ft in height built of granite and incorporating one pointed arched granite doorway. Scheduled Ancient Monument.

Listing NGR: SX4817774277