The building was erected in the 60s seventeenth century by King Charles II. During the Anglo-Dutch War in the years 1664-1667 the king realized how important defensive point is Plymouth.
Then he commissioned to design a fort with five bastions.
The architect of compiling the plan was Bernard de Gomme. Work began in March 1665 year.
Citadel by more than 100 one hundred years played an important role in defending the English coast against baddies. Its walls have a height of 21 meters. Today, the citadel is the base of one of the branches of the Royal Artillery (29 Commando Regiment).
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