BL-60 Pounder Mk. I Field Gun - Lake Preston, SD
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hykesj
N 44° 21.641 W 097° 22.216
14T E 629869 N 4913225
British-made World War I-era heavy artillery piece that found its way into a small park in rural South Dakota.
Waymark Code: WM1CFTF
Location: South Dakota, United States
Date Posted: 08/14/2025
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These 5-inch breech loaded field guns were developed in the early years of the 20th century and saw extensive use by the British during World War I on all fronts. Over 1700 were manufactured and they were still being used at the outbreak of World War II. This one was manufactured in 1918 by Elswick Ordnance Company, the armaments branch of the W.G. Armstrong & Company.
I don’t know how this one ended up in the middle of North America but I do know that many were brought to the U.S. after the war for evaluation and I’m sure some of those wound up as memorials. This 60-pounder sits in static display in Thorsnes Park in the small town of Lake Preston in South Dakota.
What type of artillery is this?: Field gun
Where is this artillery located?: Park
What military of the world used this device?: British Empire
Artillery is no longer operational: yes
Still may work: no
Date artillery was in use: Not listed
Date artillery was placed on display: Not listed
Parking location to view this Waymark: Not Listed
Cost?: Not Listed
Are there any geocaches at this location?: Not listed
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