Napoleonic Cannon – Barmouth, North Wales, UK
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dtrebilc
N 52° 43.192 W 004° 03.045
30U E 429029 N 5841627
A Napoleonic cannon in a small park opposite the Last Inn and next to the railway bridge in the small seaside resort of Barmouth.
Waymark Code: WMBN93
Location: North Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 06/05/2011
Views: 4
This cannon was one of 4 that were installed in Barmouth in the time of the Napolenic wars with France. At this time the UK was worried about invasion from France and many defences were built all along the coasts.
This cannon has actually been raised from the waters of Barmouth harbour and placed here on permanent display.
The cannon would probably have been installed sometime between 1797 and 1815.
Where is this artillery located?: Park
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
GC1BQ50
GC27JYC
GCYFCX
GC1C7R8
GCQMC6
GC28R4P
What type of artillery is this?: Not listed
What military of the world used this device?: Not listed
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
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