Cannon Mons Meg

GPTKB entity

Properties (43)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Baron
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Royal_Scottish_Artillery
gptkb:King_James_II_of_Scotland
gptkbp:barrelLength over 4 meters
gptkbp:caliber 20 inches
gptkbp:cultural_significance Scottish_heritage
gptkbp:famous_for its size and power
gptkbp:fireDepartment 1457
stone balls
gptkbp:has a unique historical story
gptkbp:historical_significance siege warfare
gptkbp:historicalContext Middle Ages
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cannon Mons Meg
gptkbp:influenced cannon_design_in_Europe
gptkbp:inspiration modern artillery designs
gptkbp:is a_national_treasure_of_Scotland
gptkbp:is_a_celebration_of gptkb:Scottish_folklore
gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of Scottish_independence
gptkbp:is_designed_to Flemish_craftsmen
gptkbp:is_displayed_on gptkb:National_War_Museum_of_Scotland
gptkbp:is_featured_in historical documentaries
gptkbp:is_known_for its impressive craftsmanship
gptkbp:is_located_in a protective display case
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Scottish_National_War_Memorial
Edinburgh_Castle's_defenses
gptkbp:is_referenced_in Scottish_literature
gptkbp:is_used_in military conflicts
English_forces
gptkbp:lastProduced 1680s
gptkbp:location gptkb:Edinburgh_Castle
gptkbp:material cast iron
gptkbp:notable_event used_in_the_siege_of_Edinburgh_Castle
gptkbp:producedBy 15th century
gptkbp:range approximately 2 miles
gptkbp:renovated 20th century
gptkbp:reputation one of the largest cannons in the world
gptkbp:retired 17th century
gptkbp:status displayed_in_Edinburgh_Castle
gptkbp:symbolizes Scottish_military_history
gptkbp:type bombard
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:Scottish_Army
gptkbp:visitedBy tourists
gptkbp:weight 6 tons