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Plymouth Castle is a medieval fortification whose remains survive in Plymouth, Devon. The castle was established in the early medieval period and served as a significant defensive stronghold controlling access to Plymouth Sound and the surrounding area. The surviving structures include fragmentary masonry and earthwork features that reflect its importance as a strategic military installation. The site's archaeological and historical significance lies in its role in the medieval defence of Devon's coast and the development of Plymouth as an important port settlement.
Plymouth Castle (remains of) is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003833. View the official record →
Plymouth Castle is a medieval fortification whose remains survive in Plymouth, Devon. 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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