Tynemouth in Tyne and Wear, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
6 Inch Gun
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 19, 2018
1. 6 Inch Gun Marker
General Sir Martin Farndale K.C.B.
visited Tynemouth gun emplacement
on 6th November 1998.
His visit commemorated the
Installation of a 6 inch gun.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical date for this entry is November 6, 1998.
Location. 55° 1.058′ N, 1° 24.964′ W. Marker is in Tynemouth, England, in Tyne and Wear. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Front Street and Pier Road, on the right when traveling east. 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); The Cloister (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); 1859 Gun (about 120 meters away); The Shrine Area (about 120 meters away); Stone Detectives (about 120 meters away); The Priory Church (about 120 meters away); Lost Buildings (about 120 meters away); The Gatehouse (about 180 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
this page online
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 19, 2018
2. 6 inch Gun Emplacement
Photographed By Michael Herrick, August 19, 2018
3. The Entrance to Tynemouth Harbour from the Gun Emplacement
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 63 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 11, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
