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SHOT
Unique ID: SWYOR-233DC5
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
An iron cannon ball probably dating from the Post Medieval period. At 883g (1lb, 15oz) and a diameter of 62mm (2.4in) this was almost certainly used with a Falcon Cannon which had a bore of 2.5in and took a ball of 2lb. The cannon ball is rusted and has a flaking surface but is otherwise in good condition. These cannon were developed in the late 15th century, but continued to be used into the modern period. It probably dates from the 16th or 17th century, but could be later.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1450
Date to: Circa AD 1700
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 883 g
Diameter: 62 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st June 2010 - Thursday 2nd September 2010
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Wakefield Museum Entry Form number 2130
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: North Ferriby
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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