Record ID: WMID-55C654
Object type: GUNFLINT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dudley
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval to modern gunflint from a flint lock rifle dating to the 16th - 19th centuries. The gunflint is sub-square in plan and appears complete. The flint has been knapped around the edges in order to get the correct shape. The distal edge is thinner (2.6 mm) thickening to 10.21 mm before tapering off again. All of the edges are relatively straight. The flint used is a dark grey in colour.
Created on: Monday 25th October 2010
Last updated: Wednesday 1st August 2012
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-C605C6
Object type: GUNFLINT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dudley
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gunflint. Post-medieval (c.17th C). Sub-rectangular with angled sides and a flat top and base. Mass: 1.7g, length: 19mm, width: 9mm, thickness: 4mm.
Created on: Saturday 2nd May 2009
Last updated: Monday 17th September 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dudley', grid reference and parish protected.