Plymouth Castle, Medieval defensive structure in Barbican, England.
Plymouth Castle consists of remaining limestone walls and corner towers from a 14th-century fortification near Sutton Harbour. The ruins display the medieval construction style with its distinctive stone structures.
The castle was built during King Edward III's reign and served as an important military stronghold for centuries. It was later partially dismantled to make way for Citadel construction.
The stone walls beside Lady Astor's Garden show Plymouth's transformation from scattered villages into a proper town center. You can still sense how this location was once central to the community's growth.
You can reach the castle ruins through a cobbled lane off Lambhay Street in the Barbican area. Informative signs along the way help explain what you are seeing.
The original design featured four circular drum towers at each corner, a design still reflected in Plymouth's municipal coat of arms today. These distinctive towers remained a symbol in the city's official emblem.
Location: City of Plymouth
GPS coordinates: 50.36590,-4.13450
Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:03
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