St Eustachius Parish Church, Tavistock, Devon
Visited October 2019
There has been a church on this site since at least the thirteenth century, linked closely no doubt with the nearby Abbey of St Mary & St Rumon, the ruins of which are very close by.
Inside the church are some impressive memorials to local dignitaries. There's also a stained glass window by William Morris which is worth seeking out.
Around the outside, in the old churchyard, are a wide variety of different gravestones dating from the 18th century onwards. The oldest are at the East end of the churchyard, and include some impressive memento mori carvings including skulls and angels.
Tavistock is a lovely little village with lots to see, so well worth a visit if you're in Devon. The annual Goose Fair is perhaps what it's known for, but the rest of the year it's quieter and lovely to walk around.
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