Revolutionary War Cannons - Malvern, PA - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

These two Revolutionary War cannons are from the Warwick Furnace, and are 6'7" in length and flank the gate to the mass burial ground and 1817 Revolutionary War monument. The cannons are pretty battered but on the left one (if facing the monument) does have some surviving markings on top of the breech which indicated the foundry.

The 40-acre Paoli battlefield and adjoining 22-acre Memorial Grounds have stood open and unchanged for more than 220 years. The story which led to this memorial ground is a grim one. In the early morning hours of ]September 21, 1777, near Paoli's Tavern, in Willistown Township (what is now the Borough of Malvern), the British completely surprised Wayne's encampment. Attacking silently, by bayonet only, the British killed 53 Americans in what came to be known as the "Paoli Massacre." The men were buried where the fell and the 1817 monument marks the burial ground and these two cannons guard the entrance.

What type of artillery is this?: Cannon Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds What military of the world used this device?: Contiental Army Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency) Artillery is no longer operational: yes Still may work: no Are there any geocaches at this location?: There is a virtual geocache at this site as well as two traditional geocaches nearby. 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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