Bronze 24 Pounder Gun and Cast Iron Carriage - London, England
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wildwoodke
N 51° 30.483 W 000° 04.535
30U E 702936 N 5710379
This ornate gun, over 400 years old, is found at the Tower of London, outsdie of the Royal Armouries in London, UK.
Waymark Code: WMCPMA
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/30/2011
Views: 13
Text from the plaque:
"This gun, which weighs 5 ¾ tons, was probably made in the Low Countries in 1607, commissioned by the Knights of Malta. It is richly decorated with a variety of images representing the Order’s religious and humanitarian role. It was brought to England around 1800 and lay at the Royal Arsenal in Woolrich until 1962, when it was transferred to the Tower.
John Hall of Dartford, Kent, made the carriage for the gun in 1827 on the orders of the Duke of Wellington, Master General of the Ordnance. It shows the Arms of Malta and scenes from the history of the island. The breech of the gun rests on an iron quoin in the shape of a Maltese dog.
A programme of conservation of both gun and carriage was undertaken in 2003-04 at the Royal Armouries, Fort Nelson.
XIX-77"
What type of artillery is this?: Canon
Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds
What military of the world used this device?: Knights of Malta
Date artillery was placed on display: 01/01/2004
Cost?: 20.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
Yes.
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
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