Fort Bovisand, Wembury - South Hams

Major C19 fort complex forming part of the ring of defences around Plymouth. Most recently used as a base for training divers, it is now disused. A scheme for resdiential conversion with significant levels of public access and interpretation has been agreed and planning permission was granted in 2017. Groundworks have now commenced on site, and minor variations to the consented scheme are being made to accomodate recently uncovered geological constraints.

Site Details

    Designated Site Name:
    Fort Bovisand
    Heritage Category:
    Scheduled Monument
    List Entry Number:
    1002584
    Local Planning Authority:
    South Hams
    Site Type:
    Defence > Coastal defence site

Location

    Building Name:
    Fort Bovisand
    County:
    Devon
    District / Borough:
    South Hams
    Parish:
    Wembury
    Parliamentary Constituency:
    South West Devon
    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:
    Charity (heritage)
    Designation:
    Scheduled Monument, 2 LBs

Contact Details

Simon Hickman 0117 975 0717