Derry-Londonderry in Derry And Strabane, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Demi-culverin Cannon

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 18, 2012

1. Demi-culverin Cannon Marker

Inscription.

Livery Companies of the
City of London
Demi-culverin (G1)
Bore 4-5" - Length 108"
Weight 3333lb

Sent to the city in May-June 1642 by the Worshipful Company of Vintners.
Probably cast by John Browne at one of his works in Kent.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1642.

Location. 54° 59.633′ N, 7° 19.548′ W. Marker is in Derry-Londonderry, Northern Ireland, in Derry And Strabane. Marker is on one of two demi-culverin cannon on the City Wall Double Bastion, adjacent to the former First Derry Primary School building, off Stable Lane, inside the City Wall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Derry-Londonderry, Northern Ireland BT48 6PU, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Walled City (here, next to this marker); Double Bastion (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Double Bastion (a few steps from this marker); Verbal Arts Centre (a few steps from this marker); George Farquhar (a few steps from this marker); Bishop's Gate (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Bishop's Gate (within shouting distance

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of this marker); a different marker also named The Walled City (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Derry-Londonderry.

Also see . . . Ordnance at the end of the Elizabethan Age. (Submitted on December 31, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Demi-culverin Cannon at the Double Bastion, Derry image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 18, 2012

2. Demi-culverin Cannon at the Double Bastion, Derry

Credits. This page was last revised on September 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 31, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 561 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 31, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.