Tower Hamlets in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Cast iron 12-pounder Gun
Photographed by Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018
1. Cast iron 12-pounder Gun Marker
Formerly used as a bollard on Tower Hill.
British, about 1800, cast by William Churchill
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 51° 30.41′ N, 0° 4.496′ W. Marker 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 on the walk along the River Thames next to Tower Bridge. 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: Tower Bridge (a few steps from this marker); City of London Tower Bridge (a few steps from this marker); Corporation of London Tower Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named City of London Tower Bridge (within shouting distance of this marker); Memorial Stone (within shouting distance of this marker); History beneath your feet (within shouting distance of this marker); Iron 13-inch Mortar and Bed (within shouting distance of this marker); Iron 13-inch Mortar (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tower Hamlets.
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Photographed by Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018
2. Cast iron 12-pounder Gun 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 216 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 25, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
