Cannon - Gunpowder Square, London, UK
N 51° 30.905 W 000° 06.452
30U E 700688 N 5711073
This cannon, mounted on its carriage, stands in Gunpowder Square in central London just north of Fleet Street.
Waymark Code: WMGG0Z
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/01/2013
Views: 6
The King George III cannon is mounted on a brick and marble plinth that has 'Gunpowder Square' inscribed around the base. There is a plaque attached to the carriage that reads:
Opened on
29th November 1989
by
Sir Hugh Bidwell GBE
Lord Mayor of London
It is assumed that Gunpowder Square was opened on this date and, by London standards, is a very modern location!
There is no history to be found as to why the cannon was placed here and it was probably a link between gunpowder and cannon that gave some one the idea.
What type of artillery is this?: Cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Other
What military of the world used this device?: British
Date artillery was placed on display: 11/29/1989
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
Within a few hundred metres there are several.
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Artillery is no longer operational: Not Listed
Still may work: Not Listed
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