One O'Clock Gun - Edinburgh Castle, Scotland, UK
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This time cannon at Edinburgh Castle is still in use.
Waymark Code: WMMGXB
Location: Southern Scotland, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 09/19/2014
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This time cannon is situated on Mill's Mount Battery on the north side of Edinburgh Castle. It was established in 1861 as a service to the sailors in the Firth of Forth, who could adjust their chronometers according to its sound. It is still fired daily (exept on sundays) as a tourist attraction.
The type of the gun has changed several times, presently a L118 Light Gun is used. There is also a small but interesting exhibition about the gun under Mill's Mount Battery.
Please note that there is an entrance fee for the castle.
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Type: Time Cannon
In service: yes
Time of signal: 13:00
Year established (if known): 1861
Address:
Edinburgh Castle, Castlehill, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH1 2NG, Scotland, United Kingdom
Weblink (if any): [Web Link]
Year decommissioned (if applicable): Not listed
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