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SHOT

Unique ID: SWYOR-49A357

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A lead musket ball which probably dates from 1600-1800. It has been filed around the edge to create a rectangular band and the bottom has been flattened. It has a diameter of 15mm, weight 24.79g. For reference see SWYOR-0278B2 on the PAS database.

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 1600
Date to: Circa AD 1800

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 24.79 g
Diameter: 15 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 13th February 2010 - Saturday 13th February 2010

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 1057

Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Craven (District)
Parish or ward: Elslack (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SD9349
Four figure Latitude: 53.937069
Four figure longitude: -2.108113
1:25K map: SD9349
1:10K map: SD94NW
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Grassland, Heathland
Specific landuse: Regularly improved

References cited

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Recording Institution: SWYOR
Created: 14 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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