Plympton St Maurice, Devon
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Plympton St Maurice, Devon
Image: © David Hallam-Jones Taken: 18 Aug 2018
A view of the Grade I-listed Plympton House from the spiral path encircling the ruins of the town's former castle. Its construction was begun by Sir George I Treby (1643–1700) and completed c. 1715–20 by his son George II Treby (c.1684–1742). Its architect is unknown. The house has seen three main uses during its 300-year history: firstly as a family home; secondly as an asylum; and thirdly as St Vincent's Convent incorporating a residential care home. After standing empty for several years planning permission was granted in 2016 for the development of a gated community of 14 x 3-6 bedroom properties, work that it currently underway.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.382841
Longitude
-4.049721