Historic cannon unearthed during transformation of Hull’s Queen’s Gardens'This is a fascinating discovery that offers a glimpse into Hull’s maritime and military past'View 2 Images A historic cast-iron cannon found during works at Queen’s Gardens in Hull (Image: Hull City Council)A cast-iron cannon thought to date back as far the 17th century has been uncovered during ongoing transformation works in Queen’s Gardens in Hull. The cannon measures approximately 2.6m in length and is estimated to weigh over a tonne. Peter Connelly, of Humber Field Archaeology, said: “This is a fascinating discovery that offers a glimpse into Hull’s maritime and military past. Finds like this highlight the rich history beneath our city and the importance of careful excavation as we deliver the Queen’s Gardens transformation.”The cannon will be fully assessed and recorded off-site. Article continues belowYou can hear from Peter Connelly, of Humber Field Archaeology, on the discovery of the cannon on YouTube.

Source: Daily Mirror February 18, 2026 12:58 UTC