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Description: | A complete but misshapen lead alloy powder flask cap of post-medieval date. The cap seals close the flask but could also be used to measure a charge of gunpowder. The cap was circular in plan with two small lugs that would have attached to string to attached the cap to the flask. The open end is now squashed inwards. There are traces of moulding seems on the peak of the cap and around the upper edge. These objects form part of a larger collection of lead shot from the Second Battle of Newbury at Donnington Castle. Suggested date c. October 26th-November 9th 1644.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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