Greenwich in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Gun 2/75
Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 7, 2018
1. Gun 2/75 Marker
Gun 2/75
On the chase the cypher of the Earl of Chatham, a peerage created in 1766 for William Pitt the Elder.
On the first reinforce the cypher of George III.
On the first reinforce ring the maker's name"J & H King" and the date 1809.
On the second reinforce ring the number DCCXLVIII (748)
Loaned and installed by Berkeley Homes from the Collection of the Royal Artillery Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 51° 29.672′ N, 0° 4.237′ E. Marker is in Greenwich, England, in Greater London. It can be reached from the intersection of Plumstead Road and Woolwich New Road, on the right when traveling west. Located in James Clavell Square in the Royal Woolwich Arsenal. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Greenwich, England SE18 6AE, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is on 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gun 2/86 (here, next to this marker); Gun 2/46 (here, next to this marker); James Clavell Square (a few steps from this marker); Gun 28/10 (a few steps from this marker); Gun 2/90 (a few steps from this marker); Gun 2/91 (a few steps from this marker); East & West Riverside Guardrooms (within shouting distance of this marker); The Royal Arsenal (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Greenwich.
Also see . . .
1. Royal Arsenal History. (Submitted on June 10, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Royal Arsenal on Wikipedia. (Submitted on June 10, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 7, 2018
2. Gun 2/75 & Marker
Photographed by Michael Herrick, May 7, 2018
3. Gun 2/75
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 248 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 10, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
