Devonport Heritage Trail
The Devonport Heritage Trail is a new 2011 project designed to promote the old historic
quarters of Devonport, until now one of Plymouth’s hidden gems. It’s a Must-Do trail,
for both residents of and visitors to Devonport. By following the trail you can
explore both historic and cultural aspects of what was once the biggest town in
the whole of the Devon and Cornwall peninsula. The Trail is about 7.5 km (four miles)
long but can easily be covered in sections, of which there are four…
- Mount Wise
- Central
- North Corner
- Devonport Park
Plymouth City Council provides a downloadable
Devonport Heritage Trail leaflet that walks you through each section,
complete with a numbered map. The full Trail is marked by:
Over 70 waymarkers
these are circular numbered plaques that can be identified from
the map on the leaflet. Gary and Thomas Thrussell are the blacksmith artists who created the waymarkers. Four Heritage Trail Panels
each outlining the historical aspect of each section
of the route. The panels are located at: Mount Wise, Cumberland Gardens, North Corner
and Devonport Park.
Several public art features
dotted around Devonport, all visible as you walk the route. This includes glass
items by Carole Waller, found at Brickfields and the park, and sculptured stone
benches and stone tiles designed by Michael Disley, and made by himself, school children
and local residents.
If any readers have walked the Heritage Trail and wish to provide feedback to others,
your comments will be added below - your email letters would be most welcome.
added 19 March 2011