DEV-AC3223: Post Medieval lead-alloy musket ball

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MUSKET BALL

Unique ID: DEV-AC3223

Object type certainty: Probably
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Post Medieval lead-alloy musket ball dating from c.AD 1600- AD 1800. The item completely flattened at one side, giving a D-shaped profile. The flattening presumably occured as a result of impact after firing. The surface appears worn and slightly pitted.

Notes:

Finder's reference- 13

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1600
Date to: Circa AD 1800

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 24 mm
Width: 22 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight: 26.15 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 2nd July 2013

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Devon (County)
District: East Devon (District)
Parish or ward: Poltimore (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SX9696
Four figure Latitude: 50.75425023
Four figure longitude: -3.47570365
1:25K map: SX9696
1:10K map: SX96SE
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Whilst metal detecting
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: DEV
Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 10 years ago

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