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Royal Citadel, Plymouth
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The Royal Citadel in Plymouth, Devon, England, was built in the late 1660s to the design of Sir Bernard de Gomme. It is at the eastern end of Plymouth Hoe overlooking Plymouth Sound, and encompasses the site of the earlier fort that had been built in the time of Sir Francis Drake. The citadel site is a Scheduled Monument and many of the buildings within are Grade II Listed.
The western view of the Citadel from the balcony of Smeaton's Tower
The western view of the Citadel from the balcony of Smeaton's Tower
The Baroque main gate of the Royal Citadel. Note the date 1670 above the arch
The Baroque main gate of the Royal Citadel. Note the date 1670 above the arch
De Gomme's original designs for the Royal Citadel
De Gomme's original designs for the Royal Citadel
The Citadel in 1737
The Citadel in 1737
Plymouth
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Plymouth is a port city and unitary authority in Devon, South West England. It is located on Devon's south coast between the rivers Plym and Tamar, about 36 miles (58 km) southwest of Exeter and 193 miles (311 km) southwest of London. It is the most populous city south of London.
Image: Plymouthenglishcity
Image: Plymouthenglishcity
Image: Plymouth buildings 4 (geograph 7633033)
Image: Plymouth buildings 4 (geograph 7633033)
Image: Plymouth Barbican 2022
Image: Plymouth Barbican 2022
Image: New George St geograph.org.uk 5647136
Image: New George St geograph.org.uk 5647136