Cannons @ Waterloo Column - Hannover, Germany, NI
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Tante.Hossi
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At the so-called 'Waterloosäule' (Waterloo Column) in Hannover, Germany, Niedersachsen are several old cannons located. The column and the also the cannons are a memorial for the victory over Napolean I.
Waymark Code: WMGRJG
Location: Niedersachsen, Germany
Date Posted: 04/04/2013
Views: 10
At the so-called 'Waterloosäule' (Waterloo Column) in Hannover, Germany, Niedersachsen are several old cannons located. The column and the also the cannons are a memorial for the victory over Napolean I.
The cannons might be some spoils of war from the French.
They are placed at the base of the free standing column with a height of 46.31 meters.
The Waterloo column is a 46.31 meters high Victory Column in the Hanover district Calenberger Neustadt. It was built on the Waterloo Square in the years 1825-1832 after a design by Georg Ludwig Friedrich Laves. It is crowned with a statue of Victoria.
The monument commemorates the victory at the Battle of Waterloo, which Great Britain, Prussia and Hanover on 18 June 1815 all won against Napoleon I.. The column was achieved only after almost ten years, 1816 began discussions and planning. The inauguration took place on 18 June 1832, the anniversary of the defeat of Napoleon, instead.
There's an inscription at the memorial:
Den Siegern von Waterloo
Das dankbare Vaterland
(The victors of Waterloo
The grateful fatherland)
Where is this artillery located?: Monument grounds
What military of the world used this device?: maybe French
Date artillery was placed on display: 01/01/1832
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
What type of artillery is this?: Not listed
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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