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Unique ID: WMID-374DCE
Object type certainty: Certain
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A complete lead alloy bar shot (dumbell shot), of Post Medieval dating (17th Century).
The shot consists of two spheres of 15.4 mm diameter joined together by a short circular sectioned bar of 5.9 mm diameter. It does not appear as if the shot has been fired.
It measures 31.4 mm in length and a diameter of 15.4 mm. It weighs 38.5 g.
The shot is a light grey colour, with an even surface patina.
This shot was probably for use with a carbine or pistol of military specification, comprising paired spherical balls joined by an integrally cast round section shank. It is thought that the doubled mass of the round would enhance its 'stopping power' in the event of a hit, though at an increased risk of fouling the gun barrel. The use of cast dumbbell shot is characteristic of English practice in the 17th century, while the pistol and carbine would be a weapon used by a cavalry trooper.
Several similar 'dumbell' shot have been recorded on the PAS database including: LEIC-6B28E8, WREX-5EDF92 and SUR-9FFF17.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1600
Date to: Circa AD 1700
Quantity: 1
Length: 31.4 mm
Weight: 38.5 g
Diameter: 15.4 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 23rd December 2021 - Thursday 23rd December 2021
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4 Figure: SO4151
Four figure Latitude: 52.15411222
Four figure longitude: -2.86378855
1:25K map: SO4151
1:10K map: SO45SW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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