2015

SX4654 : Stonehouse Barracks

taken 8 years ago, near to Cremyll, Cornwall, England

This is 1 of 26 images, with title Stonehouse Barracks in this square
Stonehouse Barracks
Stonehouse Barracks
Stonehouse Barracks

Stonehouse Barracks is a military installation at Stonehouse, Plymouth. It is the home of 3 Commando Brigade.
The earliest parts of Stonehouse Barracks date from 1756 (the year after the formation of the Royal Marines), with further additions of the 1790s and 1800s. They are described as 'the oldest and most important barracks in England not forming part of a fortification, a very rare example of 18th century planning, and a complete complex of great historic value'. They remain in use as headquarters of 3 Commando Brigade.
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Listed Buildings and Structures

Listed buildings and structures are officially designated as being of special architectural, historical or cultural significance. There are over half a million listed structures in the United Kingdom, covered by around 375,000 listings.
Listed status is more commonly associated with buildings or groups of buildings, however it can cover many other structures, including bridges, headstones, steps, ponds, monuments, walls, phone boxes, wrecks, parks, and heritage sites, and in more recent times a road crossing (Abbey Road) and graffiti art (Banksy 'Spy-booth') have been included.

In England and Wales there are three main listing designations;
Grade I (2.5%) - exceptional interest, sometimes considered to be internationally important.
Grade II* (5.5%) - particularly important buildings of more than special interest.
Grade II (92%) - nationally important and of special interest.

There are also locally listed structures (at the discretion of local authorities) using A, B and C designations.

In Scotland three classifications are also used but the criteria are different. There are around 47,500 Listed buildings.
Category A (8%)- generally equivalent to Grade I and II* in England and Wales
Category B (51%)- this appears generally to cover the ground of Grade II, recognising national importance.
Category C (41%)- buildings of local importance, probably with some overlap with English Grade II.

In Northern Ireland the criteria are similar to Scotland, but the classifications are:
Grade A (2.3%)
Grade B+ (4.7%)
Grade B (93%)

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SX4654, 543 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
N Chadwick   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Saturday, 28 November, 2015   (more nearby)
Submitted
Friday, 29 April, 2016
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SX 4636 5400 [10m precision]
WGS84: 50:21.9476N 4:9.6973W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SX 4634 5399
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East-northeast (about 67 degrees)
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