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📍 10 Interesting Facts About Plympton

📍 10 Interesting Facts About Plympton

1. Plympton is older than Plymouth itself.
While Plymouth grew into a port city, Plympton was already a medieval market town with a Norman castle and historic ties.

2. It was once a parliamentary borough.
Plympton sent two members to Parliament until 1832 — despite being considered a “rotten borough” due to its small electorate.

3. Home to Plympton Castle ruins.
The remains of a Norman motte-and-bailey castle still overlook the town and are a scheduled ancient monument.

4. Birthplace of Sir Joshua Reynolds.
The famous 18th-century portrait artist — and founding president of the Royal Academy — was born in Plympton in 1723.

5. Split into Plympton St Maurice, Plympton St Mary, and Chaddlewood.
These three key districts give Plympton a village-like charm despite being part of the wider Plymouth area.

6. Plympton was once a stannary town.
It served as a legal centre for the tin-mining industry on Dartmoor, regulating the trade of tin.

7. The old Guildhall still stands.
Plympton’s Guildhall, dating back to the 17th century, hosts local events and community gatherings — a symbol of its civic heritage.

8. Close to Saltram House.
The grand Saltram estate, featured in films like Sense and Sensibility, is just outside Plympton and is one of the area's top National Trust properties.

9. Plympton has its own nature reserve.
Plymbridge Woods offers walking and cycling trails, perfect for locals and visitors, and is home to peregrine falcons and deer.

10. Rapid development, yet still community-focused.
While Plympton has seen significant housing growth in areas like Chaddlewood, it retains a strong community feel, with independent shops, schools, and sports clubs.