Cannons - Marine Parade, Tankerton, Whitstable, Kent, UK
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Dragontree
N 51° 21.883 E 001° 02.300
31U E 363438 N 5692210
Two cannons overlooking Tankerton Bay can be seen on the cliff-top here.
Waymark Code: WMEC79
Location: South East England, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/06/2012
Views: 6
These cannons stand on concrete bases and point out to sea. They prove to be interesting to visitors, with children wanting to climb on them. Between them is a nautical flagpole and an information board about the area.
What type of artillery is this?: Cannons
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: British Army
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1700
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
GC2FNFN
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Cost?: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:
Two pictures are required for this Waymark. Please take a close up picture of the artillery. Take a second with the artillery in the distance and capture as much of the surroundings as possible. Name the Waymark with first the name of the area and second what the artillery is. An example would be if it were a cannon in front of the Montgomery Armory you would name the Waymark: Montgomery Armory Cannon.