Editing Buckfast Abbey (section)

=== Buildings ===
The main building is the large cruciform church of 1906-38, dedicated to St Mary. Its style largely revives that of the late 12th century. This would be similar to the style of the original abbey, as depicted in the [[Samuel and Nathaniel Buck|Buck Brothers]]' 1734 engraving.<ref name=":0" /> However, some features, like the tower, the use of vaulting throughout and the triforium, are more elaborate than the original church. Furthermore, the Blessed Sacrament chapel added to the east of the church in 1968 is in a more modern style.<ref>{{Cite book |title=A Visitors' Guide to Buckfast Abbey |publisher=Scala |year=2005 |location=London |pages=3}}</ref> To the south of the church are the domestic buildings. These are arrayed around a central [[cloister]], with the [[refectory]] in the south range and the monks' cells on the upper floors in the traditional manner. However, there are some discrepancies from the usual plan due to the incorporation of the medieval abbot's tower and the 19th century country house. For example, the chapter house is in a wing in the south-west corner, instead of in its usual position in the east range.<ref>{{Cite book |title=A Visitors' Guide to Buckfast Abbey |publisher=Scala |year=2005 |location=London |pages=6}}</ref> The monastic buildings are in a similar style to the church.

The core of the abbey still sits within a walled precinct, with medieval gates to the north and south, and a modern one to the west (built in 1984). To the west of the church is a large 14th century range which now houses the bookshop, but was originally the guest hall. It was twice its present height and width, but was reduced in size following the Dissolution.<ref name=":1">{{Cite book |title=A Visitors' Guide to Buckfast Abbey |publisher=Scala |year=2005 |location=London |pages=16}}</ref> At right angles to it is a smaller 16th century range, which is better preserved, with an original roof.<ref name=":1" /> Next door is a small Methodist chapel, an unlikely bedfellow with the Catholic abbey, which was built in 1881, the year before the monks returned.<ref>{{Cite book |title=A Visitors' Guide to Buckfast Abbey |publisher=Scala |year=2005 |location=London |pages=19}}</ref> Adjoining the Northgate is the Grange, built in 1990 as a restaurant and tearooms.