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Description: | An incomplete spherical lead alloy ball, probably a musket ball or shot, of Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD onwards).The lead shot is sub spherical in shape. The musket ball has been flattened on two sides, suggesting an impact. A casting seam is still visible. Firing marks are also visible, consisting of several shallow grooves around the circumference of the musket ball.It is a light to mid grey colour with an uneven surface patina.It has a diameter of 15.4 mm, and is 15.5mmthick. It weighs 23.9 grams.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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