Carron 24 Pounder 10452 - Mt Pelion - Trenton, ON
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jiggs11
N 44° 06.153 W 077° 35.103
18T E 293100 N 4886512
Carron 24 pound shot cannon on display atop Mount Pelion, overlooking Trenton, ON and the Bay of Quinte.
Waymark Code: WMNAP1
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 02/01/2015
Views: 4
Carron cannon, cast in 1806, located atop Mount Pelion in Trenton, ON. Cannon was hauled to the top by 6 teams of horses during the early part of the 19th century, ostensibly as an "early warning" device should the US invade from the south during the War of 1812.
After the War, the cannon was used for ceremonial purposes after the accession of Queen Victoria to the throne. This practice ceased after 1898 due to an excessive charge resulting in many shattered windows.
What type of artillery is this?: Field artillery
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: British army, Royal Navy
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1815
Date artillery was placed on display: 01/01/1815
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
GC2E5GT Mount Pelion
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
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