Tower Hamlets in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Iron 36-pounder Howitzer and Carriage
Photographed by Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018
1. Iron 36-pounder Howitzer and Carriage Marker
A Crimean War trophy, captured at Sebastopol in 1855. This bears the Russian Imperial arms in relief and is mounted on a Venglov pattern 1853 carriage.
Russian, about 1840-50
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 51° 30.443′ N, 0° 4.539′ W. Memorial is in Tower Hamlets, England, in Greater London. It 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. Memorial is in this post office area: Tower Hamlets, England EC3N 4DJ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bronze 6-pounder Gun and Carriage (here, next to this marker); Bronze Gun (a few steps from this marker); Bronze Fortress Gun (a few steps from this marker); Iron 9-pounder Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Iron 24-pounder Howitzer and Carriage (within shouting distance of this marker); Royal Logistic Corps Departure (within shouting distance of this marker); Iron 12 pounder Gun (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Iron 12 pounder Gun (within shouting distance of 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 24, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Tower of London on Wikipedia. (Submitted on May 24, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018
2. Iron 36-pounder Howitzer and Carriage Marker
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 255 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 24, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
