Tynemouth in Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

1859 Gun

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 19, 2018

1. 1859 Gun Marker

Inscription. This Coast Artillery Piece of 1859
Commemorates the Centenary of the
Tynemouth Volunteer Artillery
1859 — 1959
Erected by O Tynemouth Battery
439 Tyne Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment
Royal Artillery Territorial Army
This Plaque Was Unveiled 24th September
This Millenial Year 2000
By Field Marshal
The Lord Vincent GBE KCB DSO
Master Gunner St James Park
To Commemorate the 40th Anniversary
Of the Formation of
1st Volunteer Artillery
Tynemouth Association
This 1859 Gun was Re-dedicated
On Its Present Site by the
1st Volunteer Artillery
Tynemouth Association
In the Year of Their Silver Jubilee
1984

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.

Location. 55° 1.108′ N, 1° 25.02′ W. Marker is in Tynemouth, England, in Tyne and Wear. Marker is at the intersection of Front Street and Pier Road, on the right when traveling east on Front Street. Located at Tynemouth Priory and Castle. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tynemouth, England NE30 4BZ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Site of Tynemouth Lighthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Lost Buildings (about 90

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meters away, measured in a direct line); The Shrine Area (about 90 meters away); The Cloister (about 120 meters away); 6 Inch Gun (about 120 meters away); The Priory Church (about 120 meters away); Stone Detectives (about 150 meters away); Tynemouth Priory and Castle (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tynemouth.

Also see . . .
1. English Heritage - Tynemouth Priory and Castle. (Submitted on November 11, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Tynemouth Priory and Castle on Wikipedia. (Submitted on November 11, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 19, 2018

2. 1859 Gun Marker

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 19, 2018

3. 1859 Gun Marker

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 19, 2018

4. 1859 Gun

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 19, 2018

5. 1859 Gun

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 94 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 11, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.