Castles · South West England
Crownhill Fort
In or near Tamerton Foliot.
Crownhill Fort — castle in england south west.
David Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Plym Bridge · 3.7 km
About
Crownhill Fort is a castle located in england south west. A British castle recorded in OpenStreetMap with a heritage quality signal.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Tamar Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Crownhill Fort is a historic castle located in South-West England. It was built as part of the defences for Plymouth in the 19th century. The fort is notable for its well-preserved structure and design, reflecting the military architecture of its time. Visitors can explore the site and learn about its role in the region's military history.
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- Coordinates
- 50.4134, -4.1305
- District
- Plymouth
- Parish
- Plymouth, unparished area
- Postcode
- PL6 5BX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Plymouth Moor View
- Nearest railway station
- Plym Bridge — 3.7 km
Sources
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Crownhill Fort?
- Crownhill Fort is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL6 5BX), in the parish of Plymouth, unparished area.
- What is Crownhill Fort?
- Crownhill Fort — castle in england south west.
- How do I get to Crownhill Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Plym Bridge, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL6 5BX.
- Who owns Crownhill Fort?
- Crownhill Fort is owned by Landmark Trust.
- Is Crownhill Fort a protected site?
- Yes — Crownhill Fort is part of the Tamar Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Crownhill Fort charge admission?
- Crownhill Fort typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Crownhill Fort?
- The nearest railway station is Plym Bridge, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL6 5BX.