Custom House Cannon - Tenby, Pembrokeshire, Wales.
N 51° 40.359 W 004° 41.638
30U E 382865 N 5725988
Custom House Cannon - This 17th Century Culverin Cannon is located on a rocky headland overlooking the South Beach, looking down on St Catherin's Fort & Island. The cannons were used to defend the Walled Town of Tenby, South Wales.
Waymark Code: WMRDVE
Location: South Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 06/15/2016
Views: 1
The Cannons were restored & relocated to the Castle Hill Headland, buy the Royal Regiment of Artillery & the Corps of Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers in the 1960's.
There are several Cannons displayed on Castle Hill.
The 17th Century 'Least Size Culverin Cannon' can fire a 5 inch, 15 pound Cannon ball over 500 paces.
What type of artillery is this?: 'Least Size Culverin Cannon'
Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds
What military of the world used this device?: British, & French
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1650
Date artillery was placed on display: 01/01/1960
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Still may work: no
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Cost?: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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