Historic libraries · South West England
Crownhill Library
In or near Tamerton Foliot.
Crownhill Library — public library in Plymouth, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Plymouth · 3.3 km
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Crownhill Library is a place of interest in South-West England. Built or established in 1991, it dates from the modern period. Operated by Plymouth City Council. The site is within the Tamar Valley National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Plymouth Moor View parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 3.3 km away. Postcode area PL6.
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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 Library is a modern library located in Plymouth, South-West England. Established in 1991, it operates under the Plymouth City Council and is situated within the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 50.4068, -4.1329
- District
- Plymouth
- Parish
- Plymouth, unparished area
- Postcode
- PL6 5AN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Plymouth Moor View
- Established
- 1991
- Nearest railway station
- Plymouth — 3.3 km
- Official site
- www.plymouth.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q53344574 (CC0)
- commons: Crownhill Library.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Crownhill Library?
- Crownhill Library is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL6 5AN), in the parish of Plymouth, unparished area.
- What is Crownhill Library?
- Crownhill Library — public library in Plymouth, UK.
- How do I get to Crownhill Library?
- The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL6 5AN.
- When was Crownhill Library built?
- Built or established in 1991.
- Who runs Crownhill Library?
- Crownhill Library is operated by Plymouth City Council.
- Is Crownhill Library a protected site?
- Yes — Crownhill Library is part of the Tamar Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Crownhill Library?
- The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL6 5AN.