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MUSKET BALL
Unique ID: SUSS-17C3F3
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 7.8 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 26th August 2007
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Firle Rally 2007-419
Materials and construction
Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: East Sussex (County)
District: Lewes (District)
To be known as: Firle
Spatial coordinates
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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