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MUSKET BALL

Unique ID: LVPL-B31967

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A cast lead alloy musket ball or pistol shot dating from the Post-Medieval period, (1500-1800). The object is spherical. The surface of the object is uneven. The object has a light brown patina and is in fair condition.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1500
Date to: Circa AD 1800

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 35.6 g
Diameter: 18.89 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Monday 29th October 2012

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Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: North West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Cheshire East (Unitary Authority)
District: Cheshire East (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Nantwich

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 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: 11 years ago
Updated: 11 years ago

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