The coastal fortifications of Drake's Island, Plymouth - Plymouth, City of (UA)
The island incorporates numerous defences/military monuments from 1549 to C20. It was held for Parliament during the Civil War and used for defence purposes until 1958. All buildings and structures are in a derelict condition. A planning application for conversion to hotel use was granted in 2017, works are yet to commence.
Site Details
- Designated Site Name:
- The coastal fortifications of Drake's Island
- Heritage Category:
- Scheduled Monument
- List Entry Number:
- 1010910
- Local Planning Authority:
- Plymouth, City of (UA)
- Site Type:
- Defence > Coastal defence site
Location
- Building Name:
- The coastal fortifications of Drake's Island
- Locality:
- Plymouth
- Unitary Authority:
- Plymouth, City of (UA)
- Parliamentary Constituency:
- Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport
- Region:
- South West
Assessment Information
- Assessment Type:
- Building or structure
- Condition:
- Poor
- Occupancy / Use:
- Vacant/not in use
- Priority:
- D - Slow decay; solution agreed but not yet implemented
- Previous Priority:
- D
- Ownership:
- Mixed, multiple owners
- Designation:
- Scheduled Monument, LB grade II
Contact Details
Phil McMahon 0117 975 0699
