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Description: | A collection of five post-medieval lead shot, possibly small pistol balls or more probably large game shot (buckshot).Equitorial casting marks from a mis-aligned mould assembly can be seen on several of the balls, suggesting a 17th century origin (Harding 2012)The balls have been cleaned of excessive sprue and each weighs between 7 and 8 g. with a diameter of 10 - 11.25mm
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/ | Go to resource |
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