Memorial

East Retford - Crimean Cannon

The Cannon

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Current Location

Cannon Square, Junction Of Churchgate And Chapelgate., East Retford, Bassetlaw, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6PJ, England

SK 70583 81288

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Type of Memorial: Trophy / Relic
WMR Reference Number: 59009
Description: An artillery cannon and trolley frame on a two step base; wrought iron arch and lamp over, post and rail surround.
Inscription: CAPTURED AT SAVASTAPOL 1855

Maintenance History: 1855: Captured at Sevastopol 1859: Installed in Retford 1940: Removed for scrap but not used. 1946: Returned to display.

Trophy / Relic

Made from: Cast Iron

Condition: Good

Frame

Made from: Unknown

Condition: Good

Base

Depth: est.3000mm

Made from: Stone

Condition: Good

Arch

Made from: Wrought Iron

Condition: Good

Lamp or Lighting

Made from: Wrought Iron

Condition: Good

Fence/ Railing

Width: est.6000mm

Made from: Wrought Iron, Cast Iron

Condition: Good