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

A Trophy from Sebastopol

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 18, 2018

1. A Trophy from Sebastopol Marker

Inscription. A Trophy From Sebastopol
This Cannon Was Captured From the Russian Army
At the Battle of Sebastopol
During the Crimean War (1854-56). In October, 1857
The then Secretary of State, Lord Panmure,
Offered the Cannon to Hartlepool Borough Council,
Who Gratefully Accepted It.
The Cannon Was Transported from London on
The Steamship Margaret at a Total Cost of £2.19s. 3d.,
And, After a Year's Delay, Arrived at Hartepool

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1857.

Location. 54° 41.783′ N, 1° 10.554′ W. Marker is in Hartlepool, England. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Moor Terrace and Bath Terrace, on the left when traveling east. Located next to the Heugh lighthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20 Moor Terrace, Hartlepool, England TS24 0PS, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Bombardment of the Hartlepools (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Bombardment of the Hartlepools (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Bombardment of the Hartlepools (within shouting distance of this marker); First Soldier Killed (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Coast Defence Gun Barrel (within shouting distance of this marker); 5.5 inch Howitzer (within shouting distance of this marker); Naval Gun Barrel (within shouting distance of this marker); L6 WOMBAT Recoilless Rifle (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hartlepool.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 18, 2018

2. A Trophy from Sebastopol Marker

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Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 18, 2018

3. A Trophy from Sebastopol

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 18, 2018

4. A Trophy from Sebastopol

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 92 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 3, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.