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Tower Hamlets in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
 

Iron 9-pounder Cannon

 
 
Iron 9-pounder Cannon Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018
1. Iron 9-pounder Cannon Marker
Inscription.
This cannon was formerly used as a bollard on Tower Wharf.

British, early 18th century
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military.
 
Location. 51° 30.444′ N, 0° 4.561′ W. Marker is in Tower Hamlets, England, in Greater London. Marker is at the intersection of Tower Hill and Trinity Square, on the left when traveling west on Tower Hill. 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 24-pounder Howitzer and Carriage (here, next to this marker); Iron 12 pounder Gun (here, next to 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); a different marker also named Iron 32 pounder Gun (a few steps from this marker); Iron 36 pounder Guns (a few steps from this marker); A Royal River View (a few steps from this marker); Iron 24 pounder Guns (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tower Hamlets.
 
Also see . . .
1. Tower of London. (Submitted on May 24, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Tower of London on Wikipedia.
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(Submitted on May 24, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
 
Iron 9-pounder Cannon Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018
2. Iron 9-pounder Cannon Marker
Cannons at the Tower of London image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018
3. Cannons at the Tower of London
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 191 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on May 24, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.

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