Nineteenth century guns at Birchmere, Thamesmead
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Nineteenth century guns at Birchmere, Thamesmead
Image: © Marathon Taken: 8 Mar 2011
These two 68 pounder guns dating from the first half of the 19th century were found in West Thamesmead in 1984. They have now been relocated overlooking the lake of Birchmere.
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Image Location
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