Derry-Londonderry in Derry And Strabane, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Demi-culverin Cannon
City of London
Demi-culverin (C4)
Bore 4.92," Length 90,"
Weight 2795lb
Sent to the city in May-June 1642 by the
Worshipful Company of Salters.
Probably cast by John Browne at one of his works in Kent.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Forts and Castles • Man-Made Features • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1642.
Location. 54° 59.641′ N, 7° 19.255′ W. Marker is in Derry-Londonderry, Northern Ireland, in Derry And Strabane. Marker is at Artillery Bastion, on the City Wall walking path, just east of London Street/New Gate. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Derry-Londonderry, Northern Ireland BT48 6RG, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Artillery Bastion (here, next to this marker); New Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); Ferryquay Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); The Walled City (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Ferryquay Gate (about 90 meters away); St Columb's Cathedral (about 90 meters away); a different marker also named Demi-culverin Cannon (about 120 meters away); Newgate Bastion (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Derry-Londonderry.
Also see . . . Ordnance at the end of the Elizabethan Age. (Submitted on January 3, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 24, 2018. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 396 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 3, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.