Castles · South West England
Plymouth Castle Quadrate
In or near Tamerton Foliot.
Plymouth Castle Quadrate — a castle in england south west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Plymouth · 1.5 km
About
Plymouth Castle Quadrate is a named castle in england south west, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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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
Plymouth Castle Quadrate is a historical castle located in South-West England. This site features a distinctive quadrate design, which is notable among English fortifications. The castle's architecture reflects its strategic importance in the region's military history. Visitors can explore the remains and appreciate the site's role in Plymouth's development over the centuries.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3658, -4.1346
- District
- Plymouth
- Parish
- Plymouth, unparished area
- Postcode
- PL1 2NN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Plymouth Sutton and Devonport
- Nearest railway station
- Plymouth — 1.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286617 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Plymouth Castle Quadrate?
- Plymouth Castle Quadrate is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL1 2NN), in the parish of Plymouth, unparished area.
- What is Plymouth Castle Quadrate?
- Plymouth Castle Quadrate — a castle in england south west.
- How do I get to Plymouth Castle Quadrate?
- The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL1 2NN.
- Is Plymouth Castle Quadrate a protected site?
- Yes — Plymouth Castle Quadrate is part of the Tamar Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Plymouth Castle Quadrate charge admission?
- Plymouth Castle Quadrate typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Plymouth Castle Quadrate?
- The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL1 2NN.