Memorials & monuments · South West England
Drake Monument
Also known as: Sir Francis Drake Statue
In or near Tamerton Foliot.
Drake Monument — Public artwork (statue).
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Plymouth · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Drake Monument is a place of interest in South-West England. The site is within the Tamar Valley National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Plymouth Sutton and Devonport parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 1.4 km away. Postcode area PL1.
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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
The Drake Monument, also known as the Sir Francis Drake Statue, is located in Plymouth, South-West England. This monument is situated within the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). It commemorates the notable figure of Sir Francis Drake, a key player in England's naval history.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3653, -4.1428
- District
- Plymouth
- Parish
- Plymouth, unparished area
- Postcode
- PL1 2PJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Plymouth Sutton and Devonport
- Nearest railway station
- Plymouth — 1.4 km
- Official site
- www.plymouthdistillery.com
Sources
- osm: n1349535310 (ODbL)
- commons: Statue of Drake, Plymouth Hoe.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Drake Monument?
- Drake Monument is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL1 2PJ), in the parish of Plymouth, unparished area.
- What is Drake Monument?
- Drake Monument — Public artwork (statue).
- How do I get to Drake Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL1 2PJ.
- Is Drake Monument a protected site?
- Yes — Drake Monument is part of the Tamar Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Drake Monument free to visit?
- Yes, Drake Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to Drake Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL1 2PJ.