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Calton Hill | Neben dem Nelson Denkmal, Edinburgh, ScotlandMap
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It's a cannon.
This is just a typical cannon, located on Calton hill. It's not too interesting nor impressive, but kids do like to climb and sit on it.
Cannon
A lovely cannon, situated on the hill, with a lovely historical background to it, well worth a visit.
A distinctly average cannon with an interesting history
You should come to see the cannon mainly because it means you get a great view of Edinburgh from atop Calton Hill which when the weather is fine is a great place to visit. The cannon itself isn't a...
Around the world
This cannon has apparently traveled all over the world before being presented to Edinburgh and placed on the hill.
Fascinating history
This cannon was captured in the Burmese war and was presented to the city of Edinburgh by the Burmese government in 1886 when Burma was added to the Indian Empire. This brass cannon has traveled all o...