Two Cannons on Munot - Schaffhausen, Switzerland
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fi67
N 47° 41.804 E 008° 38.381
32T E 472964 N 5282656
Two cannons on Munot, a 16th century fortification in Schaffhausen.
Waymark Code: WMCCVP
Location: Schaffhausen, Switzerland
Date Posted: 08/23/2011
Views: 15
Munot is a fortification of the 16th century on a hill above the town Schaffhausen that is now a tourist attraction.
The two cannons are heading south over the roof of the old town. I could not find any detailed informations about these cannons, but they have some old and hard to read inscriptions in Latin with a year, it could be 1752. This would also make sense regarding the history of this fortification that was only once in active use; this was in 1799 during the Napoleonic wars.
What type of artillery is this?: Cannon
Where is this artillery located?: Government building
What military of the world used this device?: Armed forces of Schaffhausen
Date artillery was in use: 01/01/1799
Date artillery was placed on display: 01/01/1799
Cost?: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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