Barne Barton

Geography

Barne Barton is located to the North West of Plymouth about 2 miles by road, or 1 mile as the crow flies, from the Tamar Bridge. From the southern side of the hill, there are panoramic views of the River Tamar and Cornwall.

History

Barne Barton in the sixteenth century was a farm (the words 'Barne Barton' actually mean 'Barne Farm') and produced essentials such as meat, wheat, grain and potatoes.

The area includes Bull Point Barracks which were built in the 1840s and 1850s to accommodate military personnel guarding the Bull Point Ordnance Depot. Emmeline Pankhurst, the suffragette, was arrested and taken to Bull Point Barracks in 1913.

In the 1960s Barne Barton became one of the largest naval estates within England providing accommodation for those serving in HMNB Devonport, Plymouth and on those warships stationed there. In July 2018 Clarion Housing Group submitted a planning application to redevelop the area with 200 new homes.

The demolition of parts of the estate began on 11 June 2020, with the aforementioned new homes replacing them.

Schools

A new school, known as Riverside Primary School, which amalgamates both Barne Barton and Bull Point primary schools, opened in 2008.

References

References

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2. (24 December 2017). "The Forgotten Island: Its Construction and Demise". Plymouth Live.
3. {{National Heritage List for England
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5. (13 July 2018). "Ministry of Defence contract with Annington Homes inquiry". UK Parliament.
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7. (11 June 2020). "Emotional scenes as woman relives moment fire destroyed her home".
8. "Schools in Plymouth". Plymouth City Council.