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

The Armada Gun

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 19, 2018

1. The Armada Gun Marker

Inscription.
Dating from the late 1600s this cannon was affectionately named the Armada Gun as it was believed to have come from a Spanish Armada vessel after the fleet was driven up the North Sea Coast. It was later confirmed as a Dutch trading vessel that was transporting cannons amongst a payload of other weapons. It was dated from between 1650 and 1715 after the cannons and other artefacts were dated by experts.

The wreck was discovered to the East of Gun Rocks, part of the Farne Islands group. It was so named because of a 'pile’ of cannons first found there in the 1700s. Archaeological work was carried out in the 1960s when sword hilts and a small brass cannon were recovered. It is believed that this cannon had been given to the castle by 1757.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1650.

Location. 55° 36.589′ N, 1° 42.688′ 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 32 Pounder Cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Stocks (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Northumbria’s Royal Throne (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Bamburgh Castle Coastguard Station (about 90 meters away); 24 Pounder Cannons (about 90 meters away); 19th Century Iron Mortar (about 120 meters away); Mid-Tower Room (about 120 meters away); Chapel of St. Peter (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bamburgh.

Also see . . .
1. Bamburgh Castle Northumberland. (Submitted on November 6, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
2. Bamburgh Castle on Wikipedia. (Submitted on November 6, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

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Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 19, 2018

2. The Armada Gun

Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 19, 2018

3. The Armada Gun

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 286 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 6, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.