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| HER Number: | MCO62363 |
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| Name: | PENDENNIS - C19 gun emplacement |
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Summary
In 1853, a scheme to mount a 56-pdr gun on a dwarf traversing platform was prepared by Colonel Nelson. It was probably designed by I Moggeridge, the signatory on the drawing accompanying a detailed estimate. Racers and pivots were simultaneously ordered by the Commander of Royal Artillery.
Protected Status: None recorded
Other Statuses/Codes: none recorded
Monument Type(s):
Full description
In 1853, a scheme to mount a 56-pdr gun on a dwarf traversing platform was prepared by Colonel Nelson. It was probably designed by I Moggeridge, the signatory on the drawing accompanying a detailed estimate. Racers and pivots were simultaneously ordered by the Commander of Royal Artillery.
The 1866 Ordnance Survey plan shows East Bastion, still called No. 3, altered exactly in line with the 1853 proposal. Embrasures on the flanks are still shown open with stone platforms and a side arms shed against the south flank (1).
<1> Linzey, R, 2000, Fortress Falmouth. An conservation plan for the historic defences of Falmouth Haven Vol II (2000), Site J1.2 (Cornwall Event Report). SCO1563.
Sources / Further Reading
| [1] | SCO1563 - Cornwall Event Report: Linzey, R. 2000. Fortress Falmouth. An conservation plan for the historic defences of Falmouth Haven Vol II (2000). Site J1.2. |
Associated Finds: none recorded
Associated Events
- ECO455 - Fortress Falmouth
Related records
| 18709 | Part of: PENDENNIS - Post Medieval fort (Monument) |
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