Traditional county: Devon · Unitary authority: City of Plymouth · Region: South West
Explore Plympton, Devon with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Plympton map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
| Place | Plympton |
| Traditional County | Devon |
| Unitary Authority | City of Plymouth |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 50.387506 |
| Longitude | -4.050443 |
| Place Type | Other Settlement |
The ancient market town of Plympton retains a strong sense of its historical significance, evident in its well-preserved architecture and its enduring connection to the surrounding countryside. It lies 2.3 km north-north-west of Sherford (from Sherford: bearing 340°T, OS grid SX 543 561). Plympton's origins are deeply rooted in medieval times, with remnants of its former castle still standing as a testament to its strategic importance. The town's market square, once a bustling hub of commerce, continues to be a focal point for local life. Beyond Plympton, the landscape unfolds into rolling hills and fertile farmland, characteristic of this part of Devon. Historically, Plympton was a significant parliamentary borough, sending its own representatives to Westminster. Today, Plympton offers a peaceful retreat, blending its rich heritage with the tranquil beauty of the South West region.
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Explore Plympton, Devon, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 50.387506, -4.050443. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | June 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |