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Abbot Anscar Vonier, c.1900

Abbot Anscar Vonier and John Beard at Northwood Farm, Buckfast, c1900. 'Land End', house, was later built in field background. Installed 1903 as first Abbot of the restored succession by Bishop of Plymouth. But in 1906 was lost in a shipwreck and Rt.Rev.A.Vonier who survived the wreck was elected in place of Abbot Natter. DRA 2406 B 095