Cremyll
Cremyll
The coastal Village of Cremyll in south-east Cornwall, England is a beautiful place to visit.
With its stunning views of Plymouth Sound, it’s no wonder that Cremyll is such a popular tourist destination.
Whether you’re looking to relax by the seaside or explore the many shops and restaurants, there’s something for everyone in this charming village.
Created: 13 August 2022 Edited: 29 November 2023
Cremyll
Local History around Cremyll
There are some historic monuments around including:
Royal Commission Fortification: unfinished battery at KnatterburyBlockhouse at the Garden BatterySlip No 1 (The Covered Slip), South Yard, Devonport DockyardBallast pond at Torpoint 690m west of North Corner QuayPlymouth Castle (remains of)Promontory fort, medieval chapel of St Michael's and Second World War radar station at Rame HeadCivil War battery at Wearde QuayStonehouse Town WallFort BovisandThe West Ropery (site of), South Yard, Devonport DockyardStaddon Heights Defences including Fort Staddon Fort, Brownhill Battery, Watch House Battery, Staddon Heights Battery, Staddon Battery and associated features and structuresMount Batten: prehistoric and Romano-British settlementBullpoint gunpowder magazines and camberKnowle batteryErnesettle batteryBattery and Royal Commission fortification called Grenville BatteryInswork ChapelWestern Kings artillery towerWorth's Cattedown Bone Cave 150m north of Cattedown WharvesFirestone Bay artillery towerMedieval chapel in the grounds of Shillingham ManorCawsand FortEggbuckland KeepBreakwater fortThe Royal Citadel mid 17th century bastioned artillery defence, incorporating late 16th century artillery fort and 18th century statue, on the HoeD-Day landing craft maintenance site, 170m north of Saltash PierThe coastal fortifications of Drake's IslandAgaton fortMount Batten: 17th century artillery tower, Civil War breastwork, and World War II remainsFort StamfordHoly well called St Julian's WellCrownhill FortBowden BatteryResolution Fort: Civil War town defences at Friary CourtTrematon Castle, a shell keep built on a motte and bailey castleRoyal Commission fortifications at Forder Hill including two musketry lines and a road blockBowl barrow immediately south of the cricket ground and pavilion in Mount Edgcumbe ParkEastern King batteryBattery with Royal Commission fortifications called Redoubt No.5 at Maker HeightsTwo batteries and part of a third at Maker Heights called Redoubt No1, Redoubt No2 and Redoubt No3Whitesand Bay (or Tregonhawke) batteryMount Pleasant RedoubtWoodland fortCivil War fieldworks at Inswork Point.
