HULL, ENGLAND—According to a statement released by the Hull City Council, a cast iron cannon was unearthed in the city’s Queen’s Gardens. A team of local contractors had been excavating a space for a stormwater tank in the park when they encountered the eight-foot-long weapon. After an initial examination, researchers from Humber Field Archaeology suggest that the cannon dates to the seventeenth or eighteenth century. Its nozzle had been capped, indicating that it had been decommissioned. The location of the discovery suggests that the cannon had been reused as a mooring post before the historic dock area where it was found was filled. “This is a fascinating discovery that offers a glimpse into Hull’s maritime and military past,” said archaeologist Peter Connelly. “Our archaeology team is now carrying out detailed assessments and we’ll be able to share more once their work is complete,” he concluded. To read more about archaeological discoveries in northern England, go to "Stronghold of the Kings in the North."
