Lord's Mount

Tom Gomez

Lord's Mount

Lord’s Mount is an artillery bulwark built between 1541 and 1543 at the north-east angle of Berwick’s medieval town walls. It is massive circular fortification with walls 6 metres (19.5 feet) thick. The lower floor survives with six casemates for long swivel guns and living accommodation, which included a kitchen with a well and oven, and a latrine. The upper floor, containing the captain’s apartments, and an upper gun deck for six large guns, were demolished when the Elizabethan defences were begun in 1558.

Berwick-upon-Tweed (pronunciation: berɪk), on the east coast at the mouth of the River Tweed is situated 2.5 miles (4 km) south of the Scottish border and forms part of the wider Borough of Berwick-upon-Tweed local government district.

Being central to a border war between the Kingdoms of Scotland and England since the 11th century, the town has lain within England since 1482. However, Berwick has strong cultural links with Scotland. Berwick remains, though, a traditional market town at heart. The town also boasts some notable architectural features, in particular the defence ramparts and the barrack buildings.

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Lord's Mount by Tom Gomez
Lord's Mount by Tom Gomez
  • handprintz

    handprintz

    The manpower and strength it must have taken to build these structures would have been incredible the size of those bricks and stones! great capture and info Tom

  • Alf Caruana

    Alf Caruana

    hope I see these in real life one day. Great Capture

  • Sean Farragher

    Sean Farragher

    great info,,,,,,,,,,,,,

  • Bootiewootsy

    Bootiewootsy

    You have so much history to share in your photos.. appreciate your sharing.

  • Mayina

    Mayina

    This is stunning Tom

  • Kathleen Struckle

    Kathleen Struckle

    Wonderful capture.Thank you for sharing the history.

  • susan davies

    susan davies

    great photo and excellent interesting description

  • Linda Syms

    Linda Syms

    Brilliant Tom,stopped off in Berwick it was the first time we had seen these battlements,and the football field inside that Lowrey painted.

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    An impressive edifice and wonderful story. I look forward to my latest history lessons Tom!

  • Jen Whyte

    Jen Whyte

    Fascinating … I had no idea that was there … must go and have a look next time I’m in the area … excellent shot!

  • Tom Gomez replied

    It is right next to the Caravan Park

  • Joanne Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    Remarkable! The strength and work required to build this is so impressive.

  • Dino Audino

    Dino Audino

    Thank you for this great image with so much information. I would love to see this in person also.

  • teewolf1

    teewolf1

    Great shot!! Would be nice to see one day!

  • Maureen Bloesch

    Maureen Bloesch

    wonderful capture:>))

  • skyhorse

    skyhorse

    Excellent! Great history lesson along with a wonderful shot of these stunning ruins. BTW, I’ve referred a friend to redbubble to search your great photos of historic places for his planned UK trip, so he can start making a BIG list of places to visit (he’s keen on castles & battlements)

  • Tom Gomez replied

    Thank you so much for the referral, it is most flattering. We have no shortage of castles all over the UK (many of them in Scotland), some of them are still in pretty good order too.

    The history here is fascinating, going all the way back to the Iron and bronze ages, through the Roman occupation, the Dark Ages, the Norman Conquest, the Middle Ages, the Industrial Revolution all the way up to the present day. There is so much to see, you friend will only be able to scratch the surface.

  • skyhorse

    skyhorse

    I’ve warned him of that, I’d have a tough time choosing where to go myself! He is planning to take a working holiday & stay a couple of years (he is eligible for duel citizenship UK/Aust lucky lad), so will fit in more than the average holiday-maker at least.

    The colours are really vibrant in a lot of the English photos at present, I’m presuming it has something to do with the light factor at this time of year? It is soooo green, very beautiful.

  • Tom Gomez replied

    It has more to do with the huge amount of rain we get (hehehe)

  • Phil Thomson IPA

    Phil Thomson IPA

    Congratulations on being “Featured”, Tom !!! An excellent image, well composed and exposed, with very interesting history !!

  • aphoto4you

    aphoto4you

    awsome….

  • Kenart

    Kenart

    Almost sculptural in its arrangement Tom.

  • screamqueen

    screamqueen

    lovely shot!

  • skyhorse

    skyhorse

    rain ? you get rain ?? you’re just taunting me now !!!

    (remember, I’m from drought-stricken Australia)

  • Heather Dolson

    Heather Dolson

    Amazing shot!

  • Michelle BarlondSmith

    Michelle Barlo...

    BRAVO

  • Robin Brown

    Robin Brown

    Looks pretty ancient Tom in fact older than it is. I wouldn’t have figured out the location without the wealth of information you’ve given. Another point of interest is the word Bulwark; one of the Royal Navy’s newest ships goes by the same name. I saw it on TV last night.
    The ships principle weapon is the Royal Marines, its a very high tech piece of kit.
    Thank you for all the info & the fine photograph too!!

  • Tom Gomez replied

    Cheers Robin, it is right next to the caravan park.
    BTW, I saw the same TV programme …

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