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SHOT
Unique ID: NLM-C795D9
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Lead shot. Cast ball; patinated. The mass may suggest this was for use with light fowling piece or 'rook and rabbit' gun, or possibly with a light pistol. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1700-1800.
Diameter: 12.1mm, Weight: 9.99gms
Class: Light fowling piece
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 1700
Date to: Circa AD 1800
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 9.99 g
Diameter: 12.1 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 3rd July 2018
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM39826
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Nottinghamshire (County)
District: Bassetlaw (District)
To be known as: Mattersey
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1000 metre square.
References cited
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