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<big>'''Royal William Victualling Yard''', ''Stonehouse, Plymouth''</big> | <big>'''Royal William Victualling Yard''', ''Stonehouse, Plymouth PL1 3RP''</big> | ||
The Royal William Victualling Yard was | The Royal William Victualling Yard was built to supply food and drink to the Royal Navy. It was designed by the architect Sir John Rennie and was named after King William IV. It was built between 1826 and 1835. | ||
The outstanding Brewhouse was purpose-built in 1834, but was never actually equipped as a brewery, and stood empty until 1885, when alternative uses were found. | The outstanding Brewhouse (Grade 1 listed) was purpose-built in 1834, but was never actually equipped as a brewery, and stood empty until 1885, when alternative uses were found. | ||
There are also two cooperages on the site, but apparently no maltings. | There are also two cooperages on the site, but apparently no maltings. | ||
The site is currently being developed for mixed uses including residential, retail and restaurants. Most of the buildings are listed, some at Grade 1. The brewhouse has been converted into apartments. | The site is currently being developed for mixed uses including residential, retail and restaurants. Most of the buildings are listed, some at Grade 1. The brewhouse has been converted into apartments. | ||
Revision as of 14:30, 28 May 2017
Royal William Victualling Yard, Stonehouse, Plymouth PL1 3RP
The Royal William Victualling Yard was built to supply food and drink to the Royal Navy. It was designed by the architect Sir John Rennie and was named after King William IV. It was built between 1826 and 1835.
The outstanding Brewhouse (Grade 1 listed) was purpose-built in 1834, but was never actually equipped as a brewery, and stood empty until 1885, when alternative uses were found.
There are also two cooperages on the site, but apparently no maltings.
The site is currently being developed for mixed uses including residential, retail and restaurants. Most of the buildings are listed, some at Grade 1. The brewhouse has been converted into apartments.