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