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HomeAround and About the AreaIndustryIronfoundingCarron CompanyCannon

Cannon

Present Location of Ordnance made in Falkirk

The Falkirk CannonCarron Guns

Cannon Made in Falkirk

The Carronade

Carron Guns

Early Accounts of Cannon at Carron

 

 

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