Bamburgh in Northumberland, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

24 Pounder Cannons

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 19, 2018

1. 24 Pounder Cannons Marker

Inscription.
It is believed that the castle acquired these two 24 pounder cannons when Napoleon was threatening to invade England in 1798. The stylised 'N' located on the left hand side of the breech is a naval service mark. This tells us that the cannons were first intended for naval use. The numbers 16-2-0 on the carriage and 42-1-7 on the barrel tell us weight. The first figure is the number of hundredweight (CWT), the second the quarters of CWT and the third pounds. One CWT is 112lbs and one quarter CWT is 28lbs. The carriage weighs (16 x 112) + (2 x 28) 1848 lbs. The cannon weighs (42 x 112) + 28+7 4739 lbs. The broad arrow, located on top of the barrel, was initially used to identify objects purchased from the monarch's money. Since the 17th century it has indicated government property and is still used today. As with hallmarks, it is a criminal offence in the United Kingdom to reproduce the broad arrow without authority.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1798.

Location. 55° 36.562′ N, 1° 42.621′ W. Marker is in Bamburgh, England, in Northumberland. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Links Road and Front Street, on the right when traveling north. Located at Bamburgh Castle. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bamburgh, England NE69 7DF, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 32 Pounder Cannon (a few steps from this marker); Bamburgh Castle Coastguard Station (within shouting distance of this marker); 19th Century Iron Mortar (within shouting distance of this marker); Stocks (within shouting distance of this marker); Mid-Tower Room (within shouting distance of this marker); Chapel of St. Peter (within shouting distance of this marker); Northumbria’s Royal Throne (within shouting distance of this marker); The Armada Gun (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bamburgh.

Also see . . .
1. Bamburgh Castle Northumberland. (Submitted on November 5, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Bamburgh Castle on Wikipedia. (Submitted on November 5, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

24 Pounder Cannons overlooking the North Sea Coast image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 19, 2018

2. 24 Pounder Cannons overlooking the North Sea Coast

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 95 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 5, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.