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

The Name "Briton Side"

Photographed by Josh Pletcher, April 5, 2023

1. The Name "Briton Side" Marker

Inscription. The name “Briton Side” commemorates the invasion of Plymouth on St. Lawrence Day, 1403, under the Sieur du Chastel. Six hundred houses were burnt in this vicinity, but the townsmen finally repulsed the invaders with great loss.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US. A significant historical date for this entry is August 10, 1403.

Location. 50° 22.248′ N, 4° 8.023′ W. Marker is in Plymouth, England. It is at the intersection of Bretonside and Hawkers Avenue, on the right when traveling east on Bretonside. On wall on corner of Mayflower House. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 50-54 Bretonside, Plymouth, England PL4 0AF, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

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: William Cookworthy (approx. 0.4

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kilometers away); John Collier (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); James Cook (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); John Sparke House (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Pilgrims (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Royal Visit (approx. half a kilometer away); Sir Humphey Gilbert’s Voyage (approx. half a kilometer away); Wreck of the “Sea Venture” (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Plymouth.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 22, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2025, by Josh Pletcher of Wellington, Colorado. This page has been viewed 61 times since then and 40 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on October 22, 2025, by Josh Pletcher of Wellington, Colorado. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.