I have just added this to the map of places to fly your drone at Drone Scene:
Tucked away in a sweeping valley on the rugged North Devon coast, Hartland Abbey’s history spans nearly nine centuries. Founded in 1157 as an Augustinian monastery, it holds the unique distinction of being the final monastery dissolved by King Henry VIII in 1539. Rather than being demolished, the King gifted the Abbey to the Sergeant of his Wine Cellar, William Abbot. Remarkably, it has passed down through the female lines to its current owners, the Stucley family, having never once been sold.
These shots capture the estate in all its summer glory, nestled within its deep, sheltered parkland.
The West Profile highlights the intricate roofline and the sprawling grounds. In the foreground, an old asphalt tennis court sits on the manicured lawn, framed by dense, ancient woodlands.
The East Front features the striking, symmetrical facade. Parts of the mansion are heavily blanketed in lush green ivy, highlighting the 18th-century “Strawberry Hill Gothic” rebuild and 19th-century Victorian extensions designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott. Below the house, a long gravel driveway sweeps past an open pasture
From medieval cloister fragments hidden in the basement to its imposing crenelated parapets, Hartland Abbey stands as a living monument to English heritage.
The originator declared that this location was not inside a Flight Restriction Zone at the time of being flown on 20/05/2026. It remains the responsibility of any pilot to check for any changes before flying at the same location. Landowner permission may be required before taking off.