Devonport Column

Devonport Column is a monument designed by John Foulston in Devonport, Plymouth, England. It is situated next to Devonport Guildhall, also designed by Foulston.

History

Devonport Column was built in 1824 as part of the development of the town of Devonport,.[1] It is 124 feet tall.

Devonport Column served as a post for firewatch duties during the Blitz with one policeman at the top and another at the bottom to relay messages.

Conservation and access

Public access was restricted in the 1950s and it closed completely in the early 1990s.[2] After a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund,[3] it can now be climbed again via the spiral 137 stepped staircase to enjoy the view over Plymouth and Dartmoor.[4]

  • John Foulston's Town Hall, Column and Library in Devonport in 2008
    John Foulston's Town Hall, Column and Library in Devonport in 2008
  • John Foulston's Town Hall, Column and Library in Devonport
    John Foulston's Town Hall, Column and Library in Devonport
  • Devonport Column and tower block
    Devonport Column and tower block
  • Devonport Column, built 1824
    Devonport Column, built 1824

See also

References
  1. Historic England. "Devonport Column (1322008)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 8 October 2015.
  2. "Seven Unexpected Facts About Devonport Column". In Plymouth. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
  3. Laing, Jemima (20 January 2011). "Boost for Plymouth's Devonport column plan". BBC News. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
  4. "Column". Devonportguildhall.org. Retrieved 17 April 2015.

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