Chichester in West Sussex, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

1642 - Cannons fire into the city

— Chichester City Walls —

Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 4, 2025

1. 1642 - Cannons fire into the city Marker

Inscription. In 1642 tensions between Parliament and King Charles I sparked the English Civil War. This area was obliterated as William Waller's Parliamentarian forces exchanged cannon fire with the Royalists holding the City. A lightweight leather cannon was mounted on top of St Pancras Church tower. From here it fired over the City Walls at a Royalist position in what we now call Priory Park. After seven days of continuous bombardment the Royalists surrendered.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US. A significant historical year for this entry is 1642.

Location. 50° 50.185′ N, 0° 46.415′ W. Marker is in Chichester, England, in West Sussex. It is on Saint Pancras, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 151 St Pancras, Chichester, England PO19, 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: John Keats (within shouting distance of this marker); Litten Gardens (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Chichester War Memorial (about 180 meters away); Garden of Reflection and Reconciliation (about 180 meters away); Lance Corporal Maurice Patten (about 210 meters away); 1800s - A new use for the walls (about 210 meters away); AD 280 - The Emperor's seal of approval

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(approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Ethel Margaret 'Madge' Turner (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chichester.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 26, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 81 times since then and 8 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on July 23, 2025, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.