Hanging out at Buckland Abbey
August 22, 2010 · 3 min · 738 views · Buckland Abbey, Devon
Chicken pecks cobblestones near Buckland Abbey’s stone walls
What this video covers
Barry Perrins visits the grounds of Buckland Abbey, the former residence of Sir Francis Drake.0:16 The site features a historic wooden barn that once stored grain and apples from harvests and served as storage during the Second World War.2:43 The structure contains a large, timber-framed ceiling.1:45 Access to the interior of the abbey and its primary buildings requires an admission fee, which the host avoids by walking through the surrounding grounds.0:16 The tour concludes abruptly when staff members approach the host to request payment for entry.3:15 The location serves as a historical landmark associated with Elizabethan-era exploration and maritime history.
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