 Royal Citadel - Reviews from across the web
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Royal Citadel - Plymouth - Reviews of Royal Citadel - TripAdvisor
Built for Charles II, in the 1660's, the first impression of the Royal Citadel on Plymouth Hoe is one of menacing grey limestone and granite ramparts. However passing the entrance gate, a wo...
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iExplore Community: The Royal Citadel - Devon, England
During the English Civil War, the local Plymothians had pledged their allegiance to Parliament, but following a visit to the town by Charles the Second in 1671, “fires were lit in the King’s honour.” When guns were placed in the Citadel, some did, however, face the town as a reminder to the turncoat...
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Plymouth Royal Citadel, Royal Citadel
A dramatic 17th-century fortress built to defend the coastline from the Dutch and still in use by the military today. It has been regularly strengthened over the years, particularly during the 1750´s when it was equipped with 113 guns, and is still in...
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THE CITADEL, PLYMOUTH
The Royal Citadel was the most important English defence for over 100 years with its 70 foot high walls. It was built in 1665 over the earlier Plymouth Fort as a defense against a threatened Dutch invasion. It has been regularly strengthened over the years, particularly during the 1750's when it was...
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