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SHOT

Unique ID: LVPL-7B9A54

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A cast lead alloy musket ball dating from the Post-Medieval period, (1500-1800). The object is spherical and weighs 9.8g. The object is pitted at the base. The top of the musket ball has been shaped into a sub-lozenge shape which the finder suggests represents a coffin. The object has a mid-grey patina and is in good condition.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 10.59 mm
Weight: 9.8 g
Diameter: 12.51 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st January 2014

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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: Warrington (Unitary Authority)
District: Warrington (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Winwick

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

No references cited so far.

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Recording Institution: LVPL
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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