LON-017BF6: A Post Medieval lead alloy powder flask cap or measure, slightly squashed (AD1642-1649). LON-017BF6

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POWDER MEASURE

Unique ID: LON-017BF6

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Post Medieval lead alloy powder flask cap or measure, slightly squashed (AD1642-1649). The object is cup-like in appearance with an open mouth. At the base extend two C-shaped loops, which would have fastened to the bandolier (belt) with a cord. The flask itself would have contained enough explosive for a complete charge for the weapon. A series of these holders would have been attached to the bandolier. Parallels suggest that this object dates from the period of the English Civil Wars (1642 - 49). For information on small arms accessories of the seventeenth century, see: Courtney, P. 1988; "Small Arms Accessories of the Mid-Seventeenth Century", Finds Research Group 700 - 1700, Datasheet 11. Dimensions: Diameter at the top: 16.62mm; length: 13.36mm; weight: 17.26g. Similar finds: WILT-170D08

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: AD 1642
Date to: AD 1649

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 13.36 mm
Weight: 17.26 g
Diameter: 16.62 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st July 2008

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Incomplete

Spatial metadata

Region: London (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Greater London Authority (Greater London Authority)
District: Hammersmith and Fulham (London Borough)
Parish or ward: Hammersmith Broadway (London Borough Ward)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: TQ2475
Four figure Latitude: 51.460402
Four figure longitude: -0.21651
1:25K map: TQ2475
1:10K map: TQ27NW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Open fresh water
Specific landuse: Running water

References cited

Author	Publication Year	Title	Publication Place	Publisher	Pages	Reference
Courtney, P.	1988	Small Arms Accessories of the Mid-Seventeenth Century		Finds Research Group 700-1700 Datasheet 11

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Recording Institution: LON
Created: 15 years ago
Updated: 6 years ago

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