The Finsbury Marks were a network of approximately 185 posts and shields established by archers in Finsbury from the 16th century. Scarlet was put in place by the Honourable Artillery Company between 1628 and 1737, probably in a position in or near what is now Shoreditch Park. The plaque reads: "This ancient Mark or Rover is one of a number similar stones used by the H.A.C. for archery from 1537 to 1792 and which formerly extended from the Artillery Ground to Islington Common, it was removed to this spot from the wall near the Canal Bridge in the New North Road. 26th July 1881."
This is part of the Series: PLA01/03 Played in London; within the Collection: PLA01 Played in Britain Collection
© Historic England Archive
Photographer: Inglis, Simon
Victorian Plaque, Leisure And Recreation
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