Former Castle William Cannons on Cambridge Common - Cambridge, MA
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These cannons, on display in Cambridge Common near the intersection of Garden Street and Appian Way, were recovered from Castle William when the British Army evacuated Boston and abandoned the fort in today's South Boston.
Waymark Code: WM7QAH
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 11/22/2009
Views: 8
In Cambridge, on the Cambridge Common by the intersection of Garden Street and Appian Way, are three cannon pointed in different directions and painted black. The holes are plugged, as well. A stone marker by these cannon has the following text:
THESE CANNON were abandoned at Ft Independence (Castle William) by the British Forces when they evacuated the City of Boston March 17, 1776.
Castle William was an early fortification on an island off what is now South Boston and provided protection - and control - of Boston's inner harbor. Today, Castle Island as its now known as, is joined to the mainland by a causeway and is a park run by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. Ft. Independence, a pentagon shaped fort, stands over the spot Castle William occupied.
If you walk in the park along Garden Street away from Harvard University, you will encounter a marker about General Henry Knox turning over cannon to General George Washington. These cannon were brought to a hill at Dorchester Heights - now South Boston - and led to the British evacuation.
What type of artillery is this?: Cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: British Army and Colonial (U.S.A.) Army
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1776
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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