Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
4. Weapons and Ammunition (hierarchy name)
5. weapons
6. projectile weapons
7. [projectile weapons with explosive propellant]
8. firearms
9. artillery (firearms)
10. [artillery by form]

Narrower term/s

• demi-cannons
• pedreros
• serpentines (cannons)
• culverins[+]
  • demi-culverins
  • minions
  • robinets (cannons)
  • sakers
• falcons (cannons)
• falconets
• bombards (cannons)
• carronades

Anotations

Scope note:

General term for large artillery pieces, developed in Europe since the 14th century, consisting basically of a long smoothbore iron, bronze, or steel barrel, cast in one piece or built up by a series of forgings, supported on a carriage or stationary mount, capable of firing very heavy projectiles.