6lb British Cannon - Yorktown Victory Center
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kJfishman
N 37° 14.282 W 076° 30.997
18S E 365474 N 4122356
One shiny 6lb British Cannon
Waymark Code: WMJ35X
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 09/15/2013
Views: 4
English 6 lb cannon at the Yorktown Victory Center living history encampment. They are proud of this, I have never seeen an old cannon polished like this! And it works too!
Operating Hours
Jamestown Settlement and the Yorktown Victory Center are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (until 6 p.m. June 15 through August 15). Closed Christmas and New Year’s days.
200 Water Street
Yorktown, VA 23690
(757) 887-1776
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What type of artillery is this?: cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Other
What military of the world used this device?: British
Parking location to view this Waymark: N 37° 14.282 W 076° 30.897
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Still may work: yes
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Cost?: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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