24-pundig kanon - Kristianopel, Sweden - Static Artillery Displays on Waymarking.com

A 24-pound cannon is located in the port area of Kristiansopel.

Messingskilt ved kanonen:
24-pundig kanon
Gjuten på Ehrendals bruk år 1784.
Kanonen använd ursprungligen som bestyckning på flottans fartyg eller befästningar längs kusten


Sign by the cannon:
24-pound cannon
Cast at Ehrendal's mill in 1784.
The cannon was originally used as equipment on naval vessels or fortifications along the coast

Ehrendal is a former ironworks in Gnesta municipality.
In 1690, Jesper Eliasson built a large mill with cannon foundry at Sågartorp.
These cannons became well known and were used, among other things, by the Swedish Armed Forces.

Kristianopel is a fortress town in Blekinge, where there have been several wars over time.
The town was founded in 1599 by Christian IV as a Danish fortification.
During the Kalmar War (1611-1613), the then 16-year-old Swedish Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf took over Kristianopel and burned the city down.
In 1676, Kristianopel was again briefly Danish.

What type of artillery is this?: Cast iron cannon Where is this artillery located?: Other What military of the world used this device?: Swedish army Artillery is no longer operational: yes Still may work: 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 Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed

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