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Plymouth Breakwater Fort

Plymouth Breakwater Fort is a fort in the United Kingdom.

Breakwater Fort, Plymouth - from the west - geograph.org.uk - 6232922

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Plymouth · 4.9 km

About

Plymouth Breakwater Fort is a fortified site in Devon, South-West England. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the South West Devon parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 4.9 km away. Postcode area PL9.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Plymouth Sound Shores and Cliffs SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Plymouth Breakwater Fort is a fort located in Wembury, Devon, South-West England. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) within the Plymouth Sound Shores and Cliffs SSSI. The fort serves as a notable structure within the coastal defence system of the area.

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Coordinates
50.3344, -4.1490
County
Devon
District
South Hams
Parish
Wembury
Postcode
PL9 0AB
Parliamentary constituency
South West Devon
Nearest railway station
Plymouth4.9 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Plymouth Breakwater Fort?
Plymouth Breakwater Fort is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL9 0AB), in the parish of Wembury.
Is Plymouth Breakwater Fort a protected site?
Yes — Plymouth Breakwater Fort is part of the Plymouth Sound Shores and Cliffs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Plymouth Breakwater Fort?
The nearest railway station is Plymouth, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL9 0AB.