Artillery Marking Activity 

You can learn a lot about a cannon based on its markings. In this At Home Activity, take a look at several of Fort Ticonderoga’s British cannons to explore the meanings of the various markings. First, we will examine the ciphers, or the emblems that represent the reigning monarch at the time when the cannon was cast. Next, we will calculate the weight of the cannon barrels based on a three-number code engraved on the barrel. And finally, we will identify locations where cannons were cast, as well as their makers based on the letters or initials present.