Cannon at the Sälischlössli - Starrkirch-Wil, SO, Switzerland
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member fi67
N 47° 20.086 E 007° 55.140
32T E 418331 N 5242933
An old cannon on display near the outdoor seating area of Sälischlössli.
Waymark Code: WM101MW
Location: Solothurn, Switzerland
Date Posted: 02/09/2019
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member NCDaywalker
Views: 2

EN: This old cannon stands in the outdoor seating area of the Sälischlössli south of Starrkirch-Wil. I could not figure out the model and its age. Not even if there's a particular reason this cannon is here. After all, the Sälischlössli - today a popular excursion restaurant - was built on the ruins of a castle, which was founded in 1260 and destroyed for the first time in a war between Bern and Habsburg in 1415. Then it was rebuilt, but from the mid-16th century only used as a fire lookout. Also then, cannons were used as alarm signals.

DE: Diese alte Kanone steht im Aussenbereich des Sälischlössli südlich von Starrkirch-Wil. Das Modell und ihr Alter konnte ich nicht herausfinden. Auch nicht, ob es einen besonderen Grund dafür gibt, dass sich diese Kanone hier befindet. Immerhin ist das Sälischlössli – heute ein beliebtes Ausflugsrestaurant – auf den Ruinen einer Burg erbaut, die um 1260 gegründet wurde und 1415 im Krieg zwischen Bern und Habsburg ein erstes Mal zerstört wurde. Danach wurde sie wieder aufgebaut, aber ab Mitte des 16. Jahrhunderts nur noch als Feuerwacht genutzt. Auch dabei wurden Kanonen als Alarmzeichen eingesetzt.
What type of artillery is this?: Cannon

Where is this artillery located?: Other

What military of the world used this device?: unknown, maybe the Old Swiss Confederation

Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)

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

Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed

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