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Unique ID: LANCUM-D35554
Object type certainty: Certain
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A lead or lead alloy sphere of unknown purpose and unknown age. It is highly unlikely to be cannon shot for a couple of reasons. Firstly it does not conform to any known bore of the seventeenth century or later. Secondly, it is not solid lead as it is too light for its size. This latter fact also excludes a lot of the other usual uses for lead balls. The comparatively low weight may be due to the construction of the sphere or it may be manufactured from a lighter alloy. It may be part of larger object. If it is shot it is more likely to be for use in a pre seventeenth century firearm, possibly an early 'hand gun'. The diameter is 35mm and the weight 169.59g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1500
Date to: Exactly AD 1700
Quantity: 1
Weight: 169.59 g
Diameter: 35 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 2nd October 2014
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Primary material: Lead Alloy
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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