English Cast Iron 3 Pounder Naval Cannon This cannon, belonging to Mr Richard Piper of Conghurst, has been presented to the Trustees of Dunk's Almshouses. The cannon was set in the road, at Four Throws, by Mr Piper's grandfather at the end of the 19th century to protect his private post box from passing traffic. This cannon was probably made about 1750 for an armed merchantman (or for export) based on the British Government pattern of gun. Although cannons were made in Hawkhurst the local forges were closed before this gun was made. Mr Charles Brinsley made the gun carriage from oak sourced from Delmonden and he also supervised the refurbishment of the cannon. The project was undertaken by Mr Jeremy Cross in association with the Hawkhurst Village Society and has been sponsored by local donations and Tunbridge Wells Borough Council.

by Hawkhurst Heritage in 2009

Colour: blue

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