SWYOR-6D2942Z: Post Medieval Musket Ball

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Unique ID: SWYOR-6D2942Z

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A lead alloy musket ball or pistol shot with casting sprue still present. There are no impact marks. The ball is spherical and has a creamy yellow patina. It dates from 1600 - 1800 AD.

Notes:

Formerly known as SWYOR-6D2942, which was a duplicate ID caused by system error.

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: 17.74 g
Diameter: 14.13 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 6th April 2011 - Wednesday 6th April 2011

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 1503

Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead Alloy
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: Conistone with Kilnsey (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SD9767
Four figure Latitude: 54.09889
Four figure longitude: -2.04737
1:25K map: SD9767
1:10K map: SD96NE
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

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Recording Institution: SWYOR
Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 5 years ago

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