Weymouth, Plaque commemorating impact of round shot on a building in
Memorial Type:
Memorial - Plaque
Does the monument still exist?
Yes
Inscription:
Early 17th century buildings (Ship Inn to Duke of Cornwall)
The gable end shows probable cannon shot damage from the Civil War 1645.
Allegiance:
Neutral
Condition:
Very Good
Condition Description:
From online photos
Memorial Notes:
There was fighting in Weymouth in February 1645. The area of modern Weymouth north of the river was called Melcombe Regis at the Civil War times.
Memorial Address:
RAFA Club, 41 Maiden St, Weymouth DT4 8AY.
County:
Dorset
Country:
England
Location within building:
The plaque and cannonball are both on the outside of the RAFA building facing Maiden Street. The plaque is at eye-level, near the entrance to Helen Lane. The replica cannonball is high on the gable end near the right hand end of the building, close to the junction with St Edmund Street.
Geoloation:
SY 67967 78742
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