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SHOT
Unique ID: LVPL-35C938
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 sub spherical in nature, displaying a couple of nicks and a small ridge, probably the remnants of the casting process. The shot demonstrates flattening in a couple of areas, possibly the results of a collosion with a hard surface following firing.
It is a light to mid grey colour with an uneven surface patina.
It has a diameter of 14.00mm and weighs 16.1grams.
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: MODERN
Date from: Circa AD 1600
Date to: Circa AD 1700
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 16.1 g
Diameter: 14 mm
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
County or Unitary authority: Lancashire (County)
District: West Lancashire (District)
To be known as: Downholland
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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