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Mount Wise, Devon

Mount Wise is an urban area in the Devonport area of Plymouth, Devon. Mount Wise forms high ground at the south end of Devonport, overlooking Plymouth Sound. A historic estate, it was later used as a headquarters for senior Admiralty staff. The Mount Wise Redoubt was built in the 1770s as part of the protection for the Dockyard. It is within the council area of Plymouth.

Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Devon
Lat, Long: 50.366139,-4.172279
Grid Reference: SX 4560 5406
Council Area: Plymouth CA
Police Area: Devon and Cornwall PA

GBPN ID: 31405
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Mount_Wise,_Devon_31405

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