Berwick's defences [4] © Michael Dibb cc-by-sa/2.0

NU0052 : Berwick's defences [4]

taken 6 years ago, near to Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, Great Britain

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Berwick's defences [4]

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 information board for the gunpowder store or magazine. See also NU0052 : Berwick's defenses [3] The magazine is separately listed with details at: Link

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Grid Square: NU0052, 502 images (more nearby )
Photographer: Michael Dibb (find more nearby)
Date Taken: Saturday, 11 June, 2016 (more nearby)
Submitted: Wednesday, 6 July, 2016
Geographical Context: Coastal Suburb, Urban fringe Defence, Military Estuary, Marine
Primary Subject of Photo: Plaque
Subject Location: OSGB36: NU 0019 5288 [10m precision]
WGS84: 55:46.1556N 1:59.9124W
Camera Location: OSGB36: NU 0019 5288