Plymstock Devon Map

About Plymstock

Plymstock, a substantial settlement on the eastern fringe of Plymouth, carries the quiet assurance of a place long accustomed to its own rhythms. It lies 3.6 km west-south-west of Sherford (from Sherford: bearing 248°T, OS grid SX 516 527), and is situated south-south-west of Billacombe village. The land here, gently sloping towards the waters of the Plym, often catches the softened light of the South Hams, lending a certain luminous quality to the afternoon air. Its origins are ancient, with traces of human habitation reaching back to prehistoric times, a deep history now overlaid with the more recent developments of suburban expansion. The Church of St. Mary and All Saints, with its enduring stone, stands as a silent witness to centuries of local life, its spire a familiar silhouette against the Devon sky. Though now part of the wider urban sprawl, Plymstock retains a distinct character, an echo of the agricultural past where fields once stretched further and the pace of life was dictated by the seasons.

About This Plymstock Map Page

Explore Plymstock, 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: 50.355916, -4.086941. 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.