Plymouth, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Way of Saint James

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 4, 2018

1. Way of Saint James Marker

Inscription. Way of St James Saint James, one of the Apostles, was martyred in AD44. Legend has it that he spent a number of years preaching in Spain and was subsequently buried there. His supposed burial site was discovered in the early 9th century and became a focus of pilgrimage. Hundreds of thousands subsequently visited Santiago de Compostela. Many pilgrims sailed from England through Plymouth which was one of only two ports licenced for this journey. The pilgrims often wore a sign indicating their destination. Those going to Santiago de Compostela wore a scallop shell, this eventually became a general symbol of pilgrimage.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures.

Location. 50° 21.891′ N, 4° 8.081′ W. Marker is in Plymouth, England. It is at the intersection of Commercial Road and Lambhay Hill, on the right when traveling south on Commercial Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Plymouth, England PL1 2NR, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in South West England.

Globally,

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it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 10 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Plymouth Men Who Helped to Found Modern Australia (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson Memorial (about 120 meters away); From Plymouth on 13th March 1787, Sailed the Transport Ships 'Friendship' and 'Charlotte' (about 120 meters away); Cornish Emigration Point (about 120 meters away); Settlement of New Plymouth (about 120 meters away); Departure of the ‘Tory’ (about 150 meters away); Pilgrims Point - The Mayflower Steps (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Plymouth.

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 4, 2018

2. Way of Saint James Marker

Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 4, 2018

3. Way of Saint James Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 369 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 26, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.