Tower Hamlets in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Iron 24 pounder Guns
Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018
1. Iron 24 pounder Guns Marker
These two guns were probably cast by John Fuller III at Heathfield, Sussex and proved at Woolwich in July 1747. They were part of a series of guns for the Irish Government and copied a much earlier design.
British, 1747
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1747.
Location. 51° 30.447′ N, 0° 4.574′ W. Marker is in Tower Hamlets, England, in Greater London. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Tower Hill and Trinity Square, on the left when traveling west. Located within the walls of the Tower of London. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tower Hamlets, England EC3N 4DJ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Iron 36 pounder Guns (here, next to this marker); Iron 32 pounder Gun (here, next to this marker); A Royal River View (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Iron 32 pounder Gun (a few steps from this marker); Iron 12 pounder Gun (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Iron 12 pounder Gun (a few steps from this marker); Iron 24-pounder Howitzer and Carriage (a few steps from this marker); Iron 9-pounder Cannon (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tower Hamlets.
Also see . . .
this page online
1. Tower of London. (Submitted on May 23, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Tower of London on Wikipedia. (Submitted on May 23, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018
2. Iron 24 pounder Guns & Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 132 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 23, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
