Rochester in Medway, England, United Kingdom

City of Rochester Upon Medway

Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 5, 2018

1. City of Rochester Upon Medway Marker

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City of Rochester Upon Medway These naval cannon were excavated during the construction of the new river wall at Riverside in 1993. They have been mounted on new carriages designed to closely represent their original carriages.

This cannon is an 18 pounder and had a range of approximately 3500 yards. It was cast in Finspong, Sweden in 1783 for the Dutch Navy and would have come from a captured ship for probable re-use aboard a British vessel.

The other two cannon are 12 pounders of British manufacture and both carry the royal cypher of King George III 1760-1820. They were probably cast prior to 1790.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military.

Location. 51° 23.163′ N, 0° 31.395′ E. Marker is in Rochester, England, in Medway. Marker is at the intersection of Dock Road and Globe Lane, on the left when traveling north on Dock Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rochester, England ME4 4TX, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Royal Marines Barracks (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Coat of Arms of George III

Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 5, 2018

2. City of Rochester Upon Medway Marker

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(approx. 0.7 kilometers away); The Royal Dockyard Anchor (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); Gillingham World War I Memorial (approx. 0.9 kilometers away); No. 1 Machine Shop 1861; Armour Plate Shop 1865 (approx. one kilometer away); The Clocktower Building (approx. one kilometer away); No. 2 Dry Dock, 1856 (approx. one kilometer away); The Victory Dock (approx. one kilometer away).

Cannons in Riverside Park along the River Medway image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 5, 2018

3. Cannons in Riverside Park along the River Medway

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 92 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 6, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.