Tower Hamlets in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Iron 13-inch Mortar
Photographed by Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018
1. Iron 13-inch Mortar Marker
Probably one of the large artillery pieces made in England for export to the Venetian Republic in 1684. In 1716 the Venetians used such mortars to defend the island of Corfu against Turkish attacks. The chase bears in relief the Lion of St. mark, symbol of Venice. From Corfu, presented by the Ionian Government in 1842.
Italian or English, dated 1842, possibly by Thomas Western
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 51° 30.423′ N, 0° 4.519′ W. Marker is in Tower Hamlets, England, in Greater London. It is at the intersection of Tower Hill and Trinity Square, on the left when traveling west on Tower Hill. Located on the walkway along the River Thames. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tower Hamlets, England EC3N 4DJ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker 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: Iron 13-inch Mortar and Bed (here, next to this marker); History beneath your feet (a few steps from this marker); Cast iron 12-pounder Gun (within shouting distance of this marker); Bronze 6-pounder Gun and Carriage (within shouting distance of this marker); Iron 36-pounder Howitzer and Carriage (within shouting distance of this marker); Bronze Gun
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Photographed by Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018
2. Iron 13-inch Mortar Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 25, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 403 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 25, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
