Derry-Londonderry in Derry And Strabane, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Demi-culverin Cannon
City of London
Demi-culverin (C11)
Bore 4.6" - Length 120"
Weight 3988lb
The second of a pair sent to the city
in May-June 1642 by the
Worshipful Company of Merchant Taylors.
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° 59.602′ N, 7° 19.394′ W. Marker is in Derry-Londonderry, Northern Ireland, in Derry And Strabane. Marker and cannon are on the Church Bastion of the City Wall, about 40 meters south of St Columb's Cathedral. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Derry-Londonderry, Northern Ireland BT48 6RQ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Church Bastion (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Demi-culverin Cannon (a few steps from this marker); St Columb's Cathedral (within shouting distance of this marker); The Walled City (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Bishop's Gate (about 120 meters away); a different marker also named Bishop's Gate (about 120 meters away); New Gate (about 120 meters away); Double Bastion (about 150 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 1, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 367 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 1, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.