Devonport Column is a Grade I listed building in the Plymouth local planning authority area, England. First listed on 25 January 1954. A 1824 Commemorative column. 3 related planning applications.
Devonport Column
- WRENN ID
- secret-window-nightshade
- Grade
- I
- Local Planning Authority
- Plymouth
- Country
- England
- Date first listed
- 25 January 1954
- Type
- Commemorative column
- Source
- Historic England listing
Description
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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