Plymouth, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
The Roanoke Colonies
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 4, 2018
1. The Roanoke Colonies Marker
From Plymouth on 27th April 1584, Walter Raleigh Sent Philip Amadas and Arthur Barlow to North America to Explore & Prepare for English Colonisation On 13th July They Claimed Land In the Name of Queen Elizabeth Called Virginia in Her Honour This Area is Now Known as North Carolina In 1585 a Colony Under Gov. Ralph Lane Settled There on Roanoke Island Remaining a Year. In 1587 a Second Colony Under Gov. John White Established the Cittie of Ralegh" at the Same Site This Settlement Known as Raleigh's Lost Colony Disappeared Between 1587 & 1590. This Plaque Unveiled By The Gov. Of North Carolina In the Presence of the Lord Mayor of Plymouth on 27th April 1984, Commemorates the 400th Anniversary of Sir Walter Raleigh's Colonies
Erected 1984.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is April 27, 1584.
Location. 50° 21.971′ N, 4° 8.017′ W. Marker is in Plymouth, England. It can be reached from the intersection of Commercial Road and The Barbican, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Plymouth,
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Regionally, this marker is in South West England. Globally, 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: Wreck of the Sea Venture (here, next to this marker); Iron Pipes (here, next to this marker); Sir Humphey Gilberts Voyage (here, next to this marker); Sailing of the Mayflower (here, next to this marker); Arrival of NC4 (here, next to this marker); The Tolpuddle Martyrs (here, next to this marker); Royal Visit (here, next to this marker); 350th Anniversary of the Mayflower (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Plymouth.
Also see . . .
1. "Captain Arthur Barlowe's Narrative of the First Voyage to the Coasts of America". American Journeys website entry:
Links to narrative text (Submitted on July 17, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Arthur Barlowe (ca. 1550ca. 1620).
Photographed by Michael Herrick, August 4, 2018
2. The Roanoke Colonies Marker
Engraving by Theodor De Bry from the John Carter Brown Library at Brown University., 1590
3. The Arrival of the Englishemen in Virginia
This engraving shows a portion of Pamlico and Albemarle Sounds in North Carolina with Roanoke Island. The mainland is labeled Secotan and the other side of the Albemarle Sound labeled Weapemeoc. The small chain of islands across the bottom is the Outer Banks. It was created from information provided by the artist John White who traveled with the explorers.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 27, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,867 times since then and 33 times this year. Last updated on October 14, 2022, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 27, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. 3. submitted on April 20, 2019, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
