Report by Major Martin Beckman on the Northern Garrisons Fit to be fortified for his Majesties Service
- Reference No:
- U DX130/3
- Dates:
- 21 May 1685
- Description:
Negative copy. Reports cover Berwick, Carlisle, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tinmouth (Tynemouth), Scarborough, Hull, Yarmouth, Langer Fort (Landguard near Harwich) and Chester.
The entry for Hull notes it is a place of importance both for 'shipping, seamen and situation' and that the Town be fortified as a Citadel.
[Original Document Ref Add Ms 16370]
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