Angus HER - NO75NW0097 - BARRACKS ROAD, MONTROSE

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NameBARRACKS ROAD, MONTROSE
NRHE Card No.NO75NW97
NRHE Numlink 83474
HES SM No. NULL
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Site Form Artefact
Site Condition Complete 2
Details A cannon, marked 'WC 216', GR crowned, was found encased in the concrete of a First World war gun emplacement on the site of the Montrose Barracks in August 1992. A 24-pounder, it dates to circa 1800, and is the work of Walker and Co of Rotherham. It is at present in the care of Glaxochem, Montrose, who have cleared the old Barracks site to create a car park.
Last Update22/09/2022
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Date MDate YArtefact TypeFinderRecovery MethodConditionStorage LocationAccess No.
 1992 CANNON UNKNOWN Stray Find Unknown Unknown  

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