Memorial Details
Memorial
Cannon Crimea 1854-6 Headland
Reference
H115.07
Place
HARTLEPOOL
Map ref
NZ 532338
Original Location
Headland, about 45m (50 yards) north of the Heugh Lighthouse, between the east end of Moor Terrace and the promenade. TS24 0QN
Which war
Crimea 1854-6
Dedication, Creation or Publication date
1858
Memorial Description
Field Cannon, Russian two-wheeler, mounted on a circular two-step concrete plinth, badly worn. The cannon itself is badly corroded by spray and sea air, so that no inscription is visible on it. Nearby is a plaque telling the story.
Materials used
Bronze
Inscription
This cannon was captured from the Russian Army
at the Battle of Sebastopol
During the Crimean War (1854-56). In October, 1857
the then Secretary of State, Lord Panmure,
offered the cannon to Hartlepool Borough Council
who gratefully accepted it.
The cannon was transported from London on
the Steamship "Margaret" at a total cost of £2.19s 3d
and, after a year's delay, arrived at Hartlepool
in September 1858.
Names
None
English Heritage Listing
Grade 2 Listed 17/12/1985.
Notes
1. 18 shillings was paid for getting the gun to the ship Margaret for transportation; 18 shillings was paid to Mr. Doherty for cleaning the gun after it arrived; 18 shillings and three pence was paid to labourers for erecting the gun on site; 5 shillings was paid for a tompian, which prevented damp getting into the muzzle. The owner of the Margaret did not charge for the journey.
Newspaper cuttings, photos or archival material
Photos: Simon Raine; John and Mavis Dixon; James Pasby
Stockton and Hartlepool Mercury 09/10/1858 carries a lively report of a discussion regarding the location of the gun, in which two councilors had a heated argument.
Hartlepool Mail 14/11/1974 carries an article telling the story.
Stockton and Hartlepool Mercury 09/10/1858 carries a lively report of a discussion regarding the location of the gun, in which two councilors had a heated argument.
Hartlepool Mail 14/11/1974 carries an article telling the story.
External web link
Research acknowledgements
Fitzhugh Collection, Middleton in Teesdale; John and Mavis Dixon
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