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Latitude: 50.3691 / 50°22'8"N
Longitude: -4.1764 / 4°10'35"W
OS Eastings: 245316
OS Northings: 54401
OS Grid: SX453544
Mapcode National: GBR R4Q.CQ
Mapcode Global: FRA 2842.8R3
Plus Code: 9C2Q9R9F+MC
Entry Name: Devonport Column
Listing Date: 25 January 1954
Grade: I
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1322008
English Heritage Legacy ID: 473549
ID on this website: 101322008
Location: Mount Wise, Plymouth, Devon, PL1
County: City of Plymouth
Electoral Ward/Division: Devonport
Parish: Non Civil Parish
Built-Up Area: Plymouth
Traditional County: Devon
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Devon
Tagged with: Architectural structure
PLYMOUTH
SX4554 KER STREET, Devonport
740-1/54/150 Devonport Column
25/01/54
GV I
Commemorative column. 1824 by John Foulston. Granite fluted
Greek Doric column surmounted by railed platform with
flagpole, the column standing on a panelled plinth set on a
high stepped granite ashlar platform approached by steps. To
south side is a cast-iron plaque with crown and inscribed:
"Devonport, January 1st 1824".
This monument commemorates the change of name from Plymouth
Dock to Devonport and the Charter of the Borough.
Part of an important group of civic structures by Foulston,
some of the most remarkable for their date in the country.
Listing NGR: SX4531654401
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