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MUSKET BALL

Unique ID: LVPL-82ABD8

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A lead alloy musket ball or pistol shot dating from the Post-Medieval period, (1500-1800). The object is spherical in shape. Traces of a casting line can be seen. It has a white patina and is in good condition.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1500
Date to: Circa AD 1700

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 6.1 g
Diameter: 11.06 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st November 2011

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Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: West Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Staffordshire (County)
District: Cannock Chase (District)
To be known as: Rugeley

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Found while metal detecting
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Recording Institution: LVPL
Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 12 years ago

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