British 24-pounder Low Moor field Gun - Battlefield House - Stoney Creek, ON
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jiggs11
N 43° 13.061 W 079° 45.982
17T E 600195 N 4785726
A British 24-pounder field gun positioned in front of the Battlefield House in Battlefield Park.
Waymark Code: WMT7TM
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 10/11/2016
Views: 7
This piece was cast by the Low Moor Iron Company of Bradford, England between 1790 and 1812. It was typical of the type used during the Battle of Stoney Creek.
This gun bears serial number 37 (right trunnion) and the letter 'L' to indicate Low Moor, on the left trunnion.
What type of artillery is this?: Smoothbore Cannon Muzzle-loading
Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds
What military of the world used this device?: British Army
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1813
Parking location to view this Waymark: N 43° 13.012 W 079° 46.078
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: no
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
No.
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
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