64 lb Cannon - Mays Hill, NSW, Australia - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

This RML 64 pounder cannon, is in a narrow park between the Great Western Highway and Mays Hill Cemetery. Built in 1871 by Armstrong, it has a 178 mm calibre (7"), and able to fire a 29 kg (64 lb, or pound) projectile some 3,600 metres - just over 2 miles. It was originally mounted at Fort Macquarie [ex-website below] The Serial Number is: 610. And stamped on the barrel, below an arrow pointing to the muzzle, is: 70-2-0

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This did remind me of the cannons much closer to my home, placed at Silo Hill at Stroud, south of Gloucester. (visit link)

Visited: 1133, Thursday, 27 December, 2018

What type of artillery is this?: RML 64 poundCannon Where is this artillery located?: Park What military of the world used this device?: Australian colony Parking location to view this Waymark: S 33° 49.128 E 150° 59.622 Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency) Artillery is no longer operational: yes Still may work: no Date artillery was in use: Not listed Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed

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