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SHOT
Unique ID: LVPL-C409B3
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A complete spherical lead alloy ball, probably a musket ball, of 17th Century dating.
The lead shot is spherical in nature, displaying a couple of nicks and a small ridge, probably the remnants of the casting process.
It is a mid grey to white colour with an even surface patina.
It has a diameter of 15.31mm and weighs 21.0 grams.
Shot of this type and weight are normally attributed to use with muskets, and of 17th Century dating onwards.
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 1700
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 21 g
Diameter: 15.31 mm
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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: Cheshire West and Chester (Unitary Authority)
District: Cheshire West and Chester (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Vale Royal
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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