Bronze Fortress Gun

Bronze Fortress Gun (HM27IY)

Location: London, England EC3N 4DR Greater London
Country: United Kingdom
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N 51° 30.455', W 0° 4.528'

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This massive fortress gun is believed to have been captured by British forces from the forts guarding Canton during the Second China War (1856-61). It was brought to Britain as a trophy by HMS Nankin. It was formerly displayed at Upnor Castle, Kent and the Rotunda, Woolwich.
Chinese, about 1840
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HM NumberHM27IY
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Placed ByCommonwealth War Graves Commission
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Date Added Tuesday, May 15th, 2018 at 4:01am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)30U E 702946 N 5710328
Decimal Degrees51.50758333, -0.07546667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 51° 30.455', W 0° 4.528'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds51° 30' 27.3" N, 0° 4' 31.68" W
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Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling East
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 35 Tower Hill, London England EC3N 4DR, GB
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