Cheb, Karlovy Vary, Czechia — Central Europe (Bohemia)

Bombarda, 15. Století
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Bombard, 15th Century

Photographed by James Hulse, June 17, 2025

1. Bombarda, 15. Století / Bombard, 15th Century Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Czech:
Těžké středověké obléhací dělo velké ráže, často až 85 cm. Bombardy byly velmi nepohyblivé a vyžadovaly zvláštní zařízení, aby jich mohlo být použito ke střelbě. Obvykle byla bombarda ukládána do speciálního lože z trámové konstrukce, která omezovala vliv zpětného nárazu. Užívalo se jich jako bořícího prostředku proti hradbám, což znamenalo přiblížení na krátkou vzdálenost. Proto se na obranu před palbou protivníka stavěly ochranné dřevěné konstrukce, které byly při výstřelu zvedány a po něm spuštěny. Účinný dostřel nepřevýšil vzdálenost 500 m. Rychlost střelby nebyla, vzhledem ke komplikovanému způsobu nabíjení, nikterak ohromující, obvykle maximálně sedm výstřelů za den.

Schwere mittelalterliche bombarde, 15. Jahrhundert

English Translation:
A heavy medieval siege cannon of large caliber, often up to 85 cm. Bombards were very immobile and required special equipment to be used for firing. Usually the bombard was placed in a special bed made of a beam structure,

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which limited the effect of recoil. They were used as a demolition device against walls, which meant approaching at a short distance. Therefore, protective wooden structures were built to defend against enemy fire, which were raised when fired and lowered afterwards. The effective range did not exceed a distance of 500 m. The rate of fire was not at all impressive, due to the complicated method of loading, usually a maximum of seven shots per day.

Heavy medieval bombard, 15th century

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.

Location. 50° 4.876′ N, 12° 21.935′ E. Marker is in Cheb, Karlovarský kraj ( Karlovy Vary). It is at the intersection of Elišky Krásnohorské and Trčky z Lípy on Elišky Krásnohorské. The marker is located on the grounds of the Cheb Castle. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cheb, Karlovarský kraj 350 02, Czechia. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Europe,

the European Union,

the Carpathian States,

Central Europe,

Eastern Europe,

the Schengen Area,

and the Western World.

Historically,

The view of the cannon and marker (on fence) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, June 17, 2025

2. The view of the cannon and marker (on fence)

it finds itself in what was once the Holy Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Purkrabí a Zlovolný Duch / Burgrave and the Malevolent Ghost (within shouting distance of this marker); Historie Chebského hradu / Cheb Castle History (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Chebský Hrad / Cheb Castle (about 90 meters away); Městský dům č. p. 77 / Town house no. 77 (about 90 meters away); Městský dům č. p. 267 / Town house no. 267 (about 180 meters away); Městský dům č. p. 266 / Town house no. 266 (about 180 meters away); Městský dům č. p. 353 / Town house no. 353 (about 210 meters away); Městský dům č. p. 241 / Town house no. 241 (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cheb.

Bombard cannon image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, June 17, 2025

3. Bombard cannon

Credits. This page was last revised on October 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 79 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 11, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.

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Bombard, 15th Century