7.5 cm FK 16 nA Artillery - Parkhill, ON
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stinger503
N 43° 09.745 W 081° 41.190
17T E 444192 N 4779080
German artillery display in Parkhill
Waymark Code: WM1CAZA
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 07/15/2025
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This German artillery piece is located in Parkhill, Ontario's Coronation Park. It is a 7.5 cm Feldkanone 16 neuer Art from World War II. These artillery pieces were originally 7.7 cm FK 16 from World War I but re-barrelled between wars.
The wooden wheels have long since been removed and now sits in cement. The seats in the front are so the crew could ride along with the cannon as it is towed by horses.
Nearby is the Parkhill War Memorial.
What type of artillery is this?: 7.5 cm FK 16 nA
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: Nazi Germany
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Are there any geocaches at this location?:
https://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GCB1ZM1
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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