1843 Millar 8" Cannon - Woodstock, ON
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stinger503
N 43° 07.898 W 080° 45.588
17T E 519536 N 4775460
Second of two cannons at the Oxford County Courthouse
Waymark Code: WM18XYY
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 10/21/2023
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This is the second of two cannons outside the Oxford County Courthouse in Woodstock, Ontario. This one is on the right (east) side of the building.
The cannon was created in 1843 by Walker & Company as a British smoothbore muzzle loading cannon. The cannon has a marked weight of 65-2-13 (making it heavier than it's nearby twin by 9 pounds) and has a millar pattern.
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What type of artillery is this?: Cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Government building
What military of the world used this device?: British/Canadian
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1843
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
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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