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ADMIRALTY HOUSE, MOUNT WISE, DEVONPORT

The property currently known as Admiralty House, at Mount Wise, Devonport, was previously named Government House.

It was built in 1820 as the private residence and military offices of the Lieutenant-Governor of the Plymouth Garrison.  Prior to 1725 the Governor's offices had been at the Royal Citadel.

 Government House, now known as Admiralty House, at Mount Wise, Devonport.

On June 1st 1935 this more modern residence was taken over by the Admiralty and, as the new Admiralty House, became the new offices of the Commander-in-Chief.

 

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