Wittmunder Kanone - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

[DE] Diese alte, geborstene Kanone befindet sich am Rand des Schlossparks in Wittmund.
Der Überlieferung nach war diese Kanone ursprünglich eine von fünf Kanonen des Wittmunder Schlosses. Zum Ende des deutsch-französichen Kriegs 1871 wurde die Kanone nochmals abgefeuert, wobei das Kanonenrohr platzte.

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[EN] This old, bursted canon is located at the edge of the park of the castle in Wittmund, Lower Saxony, Germany.
The canon is one out of five which were originally part of the defense system of the local castle. At the end of the German-French war in 1871 the canon was fired again and the muzzle bursted.

What type of artillery is this?: canon Where is this artillery located?: Park What military of the world used this device?: Prussian troops Artillery is no longer operational: no Still may work: no Are there any geocaches at this location?: no Date artillery was in use: Not listed Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed Cost?: Not Listed

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