Tower Hamlets in Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Iron 12 pounder Gun
Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018
1. Iron 12 pounder Gun Marker
This gun was cast by Samuel Walker & Company of Rotherham, Yorkshire, and it bears the monogram of King George III. For many years it was used in the Tower as a lamp post.
British, about 1800
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 51° 30.445′ N, 0° 4.564′ 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. A different marker also named Iron 12 pounder Gun (here, next to this marker); Iron 32 pounder Gun (here, next to this marker); Iron 24-pounder Howitzer and Carriage (here, next to this marker); Iron 9-pounder Cannon (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Iron 32 pounder Gun (here, next to this marker); Iron 36 pounder Guns (a few steps from this
Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018
2. Iron 12 pounder Gun Marker
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Also see . . .
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.)
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 99 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 23, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
