Tower Hamlets in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Bronze 6-pounder Gun and Carriage
Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018
1. Bronze 6-pounder Gun and Carriage Marker
This is engraved with the monogram of King George III and that of Charles, 1st Marquess Cornwallis, Master General of the Ordnance 1795-1801.
British, Woolwich, dated 1798, cast by John & Henry King. Carriage later
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 51° 30.443′ N, 0° 4.532′ W. Marker is in Tower Hamlets, England, in Greater London. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Tower Hill and Trinity Square, on the left when traveling west. Located within the walls of the Tower of London. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tower Hamlets, England EC3N 4DJ, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Iron 36-pounder Howitzer and Carriage (here, next to this marker); Bronze Gun (a few steps from this marker); Bronze Fortress Gun (a few steps from this marker); Royal Logistic Corps Departure (a few steps from this marker); Iron 9-pounder Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Iron 24-pounder Howitzer and Carriage (within shouting distance of this marker); Iron 12 pounder Gun (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Iron 12 pounder Gun (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tower Hamlets.
Also see . . .
this page online
1. Tower of London. (Submitted on May 24, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Tower of London on Wikipedia. (Submitted on May 24, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, April 27, 2018
2. Bronze 6-pounder Gun and Carriage Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 151 times since then and 17 times this year. Last updated on March 9, 2021, by Carl Gordon Moore Jr. of North East, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 24, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
