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MUSKET BALL
Unique ID: HESH-9B6028
Object type certainty: Possibly
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Two lead alloy shot of probably Post Medieval to early Modern date (AD 1600-1800). Probably pistol shot. The shot is sub spherical in form with an even mid grey colour. Both shot have casting seams and casting sprues.
1) Diameter: 14.59mm. Weight: 11.5g.
2: Diameter: 13.01mm. Weight: 9.8g
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod to: Early
Period to: MODERN
Date from: Circa AD 1600
Date to: Circa AD 1800
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 2
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Monday 28th March 2011 - Monday 28th March 2011
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: 2y
Materials and construction
Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Spatial metadata
Region: West Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Shropshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Bridgnorth
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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