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SHOT

Unique ID: DENO-FD0ABA

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete, post medieval, lead shot of the "capstan" or "bobbin" type (c. AD 1600 - 1800). It is spool-shaped, with a narrowed waist that flares at either end and has a circular-section throughout. It has a creamy white patina with patches of light brown.

Length 20.90mm, diameter of end 16.34mm, width at waist 8.84mm and weight 32.37g.

Class: capstan shot

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
Length: 20.9 mm
Width: 8.84 mm
Weight: 32.37 g
Diameter: 16.34 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Derby E9076

Materials and construction

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

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Nottinghamshire (County)
District: Broxtowe (District)
Parish or ward: Kimberley (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SK4944
Four figure Latitude: 52.99109923
Four figure longitude: -1.27147435
1:25K map: SK4944
1:10K map: SK44SE
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

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Recording Institution: DENO
Created: 2 years ago
Updated: 3 months ago

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