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Plymouth Castle is a ruined fortification located in Plymouth, Devon, whose origins trace to the medieval period. The castle occupies a strategically significant position commanding the harbour and has undergone various phases of construction and modification spanning several centuries. The surviving remains consist of fragmentary stone structures and earthworks that reflect its evolution from a medieval stronghold. The site represents an important element of Plymouth's defensive architecture and maritime history, though much of the original structure has been lost to urban development and the passage of time.
Plymouth Castle (remains of) is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003833. View the official record →
Plymouth Castle is a ruined fortification located in Plymouth, Devon, whose origins trace to the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003833.
Plymouth Castle (remains of) is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1003833.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Staddon Heights Defences including Fort Staddon Fort, Brownhill Battery, Watch House Battery, Staddon Heights Battery, Staddon Battery and associated features and structures (3.1 km), Fort Bovisand (3.3 km), Breakwater fort (3.6 km).
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