Berwick's defences [2] &copy; Michael Dibb

2016

NU0053 : Berwick's defences [2]

taken 9 years ago, near to Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England

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Berwick's defences [2]

Berwick upon Tweed is one of the most important and impressive fortified towns of Europe. Started in 1558, the artillery ramparts survive mostly intact. The medieval and post-medieval fortifications are scheduled under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 1979 as amended. There is a great deal of information and history at: Link

This image is of the barracks built in 1721 to hold about 700 men.

Geographical Context: Coastal Suburb, Urban fringe Defence, Military Estuary, Marine Primary Subject: Barracks

This photo is linked from: Automatic Clusters: · Berwick Barracks [45] · Berwick Ramparts [29] · Barracks Built [10] · Tweed is one of the most Important [2] ·

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Grid Square: NU0053, 341 images (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer: Michael Dibb (more nearby)
Date Taken: Saturday, 11 June, 2016 (more nearby)
Submitted: Wednesday, 6 July, 2016
Subject Location: OSGB36: NU 0008 5310 [10m precision]
WGS84: 55:46.2742N 2:0.0176W
Camera Location: OSGB36: NU 0013 5318
View Direction: South-southwest (about 202 degrees)

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NU0053 : Berwick's defences [2]

taken 9 years ago, near to Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England