Cannon Battery, Lawe Top, South Shields

Cannon Battery, Lawe Top, South Shields

Image Details

Title Cannon Battery, Lawe Top, South Shields
Reference Number STH0002829
Photographer Unknown
Town or Village South Shields
Date c 1991
Original Format Black and White Photograph
Period The 1990s
Copyright South Tyneside Libraries
Further Information This is a replica of Cannon Battery that was constructed in 1643
situated at the Lawe Top, South Shields. It is located at the harbour
entrance to the River Tyne. The large brick beacon is a leading
landmark used to guide ships into the river before the piers were
built. Another is sited behind the cannon against the building behind
the camera.

A view of Tynemouth Priory on the north bank of the river is visible
in the background.