Royal Citadel, Plymouth

Royal Citadel
Citadel
Plymouth, Devon in England
The western view of the Citadel from the balcony of Smeaton's Tower
Badge of the Royal Regiment of Artillery
Royal Citadel is located in Devon
Royal Citadel
Royal Citadel
Location in Devon
Royal Citadel is located in the United Kingdom
Royal Citadel
Royal Citadel
Royal Citadel (the United Kingdom)
Coordinates50°21′53″N 4°08′15″W / 50.36472°N 4.13750°W / 50.36472; -4.13750
TypeFortress, Military base
Site information
OwnerCrown Estate
Operator Royal Navy
Controlled by29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery
Open to
the public		Yes
WebsiteLink
Site history
Built1592–1598
1665–1675 (Second fortification)
In use1598–present
MaterialsLimestone and granite
EventsDutch Wars
World War II
Garrison information
Current
commander		Lt Col Mark Dornan
Garrison29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery
Occupants
  • 8 (Alma) Commando Battery Royal Artillery
  • 23 (Gibraltar 1779–1783) Commando Battery Royal Artillery
  • 79 (Kirkee) Commando Battery Royal Artillery
  • 29 Commando Regiment Workshop REME

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.[1]

  1. ^ Historic England. "The Royal Citadel mid 17th century bastioned artillery defence, incorporating late 16th century artillery fort and 18th century statue, on the Hoe (1012943)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 13 September 2022.