Record ID: LANCUM-C71B6E
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Thirty five complete lead musket balls or shot dating to the Post Medieval period (c. AD 1600-1700), found in close proximity to each other. Twenty five were found in one area, with a further ten 10m away in an adjacent field. They look freshly cast with indentations were the sprue may have been removed as opposed to a 'proud' sprue mark. Most of spherical and complete, but two are distorted, and this is probably as a result of miscasting, versus use. All the musket balls are a mid to light grey colour, with an even surface patina. There are also two p…
Created on: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 19th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brookfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-63CEF8
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Perhaps a Civil War lead alloy musket ball dating to 1642 - 1651 AD. The bore is quite small and may well belong to a pistol. In this period lots of weapons were purchased on the continent of all shapes and sizes and the balls would be cast by the weapons user. The diameter is 12mm.
Created on: Tuesday 6th September 2011
Last updated: Friday 25th November 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sabden Fold', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-0278F8
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead alloy shot or ball. The ball has been fired and impacted something soft, probably wet ground. It also exhibits faceting, typical of gas jetting, formed in the barrel when the firearm was discharged. The size of shot is typical of military firearms of the 1600s and 1700s. Dates to between c1600 and c1800 AD. Diameter approximately 22mm and weight 42.25g.
Created on: Saturday 12th November 2022
Last updated: Saturday 12th November 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Whalley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-020BA6
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead alloy shot or ball. Probably unused or spent. It has been damaged post deposition. The size of shot is typical of military firearms of the 1600s and 1700s. Dates to between c1600 and c1800 AD. Diameter approximately 20mm and weight 40.00g.
Created on: Saturday 12th November 2022
Last updated: Saturday 12th November 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Whalley', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-941BED
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead alloy shot or ball. Probably unused or spent. It has been modified by chewing. Though the chewing could remove mass from the ball, it was still done as the chewing caused greater damage to it's intended target. Modern bullets with hollow points are manufactured for a similar reason. Diameter approximately 10mm and weight 5.33g. Probably dating to between c1600 and c1900 AD.
Created on: Friday 14th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 20th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Clitheroe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-944AD6
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead alloy shot or ball. Probably distorted during discharge from the weapon or by being miscast. There is an area of what looks like gas 'scalloping', but this is probably a product of manufacture rather than a result of impact. Probably dating to between c1600 and c1900 AD. Length 10mm, width 9mm, thickness 8mm, and weight 4.23g.
Created on: Friday 14th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 20th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Clitheroe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-9435DE
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead alloy shot or ball. Probably made cylindrical by discharge from the weapon but the energy spent before reaching the ground. There is slight gas 'scalloping' on the sides. Length 10mm, diameter 7mm, and weight 4.09g. Probably dating to between c1600 and c1900 AD.
Created on: Friday 14th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 20th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Clitheroe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-947964
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead alloy shot assemblage of 11 balls. All the shot has been flattened as a result of direct impact with a hard surface, probably stone. There are lines on four of the bits of shot that may be remnant casting seams, or impressions of the objects they struck. Probably dating to between c1600 and c1900 AD. Diameters 15mm to 19mm, weights 2.4g to 3.4g, and total assemblage weight 33.49g.
Created on: Friday 14th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 20th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Clitheroe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-941073
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead alloy shot or ball. Probably unused or spent. It has been modified by chewing. Though, as in this case, the chewing could remove mass from the ball, it was still done as the chewing caused greater damage to it's intended target. Modern bullets with hollow points are manufactured for a similar reason. Probably dating to between c1600 and c1900 AD. Diameter approximately 13mm and weight 10.93g.
Created on: Friday 14th October 2022
Last updated: Friday 14th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Clitheroe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-936FA4
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead alloy shot assemblage of 41 balls. Mostly unused or spent. Some miscast and some demonstrating probable light impact damage. Found in conjunction with LANCUM-93AEC9, LANCUM-93BB48, and others, suggesting that the area was probably a popular site for either attempting to shoot wildfowl, or for casting the shot. A good number of lead and lead alloy weights were found in the area too. Very few of the lead and lead alloy objects found in the vicinity showed much in the way of abrasion and many retained casting nipples and seams. Probably dating to between …
Created on: Friday 14th October 2022
Last updated: Friday 14th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Clitheroe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-93BB48
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead alloy shot assemblage of 21 balls. Mostly unused or spent. Some miscast and some demonstrating probable light impact damage. Found in conjunction with LANCUM-936FA4, LANCUM-93AEC9, and others, suggesting that the area was probably a popular site for either attempting to shoot wildfowl, or for casting the shot. A good number of lead and lead alloy weights were found in the area too. Very few of the lead and lead alloy objects found in the vicinity showed much in the way of abrasion and many retained casting nipples and seams. Probably dating to between …
Created on: Friday 14th October 2022
Last updated: Friday 14th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Clitheroe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-93AEC9
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval lead alloy shot assemblage of 21 balls. Mostly unused or spent. Some miscast and some demonstrating probable light impact damage. Found in conjunction with LANCUM-936FA4, LANCUM-93BB48, and others, suggesting that the area was probably a popular site for either attempting to shoot wildfowl, or for casting the shot. A good number of lead and lead alloy weights were found in the area too. Very few of the lead and lead alloy objects found in the vicinity showed much in the way of abrasion and many retained casting nipples and seams. Probably dating to between c1600…
Created on: Friday 14th October 2022
Last updated: Friday 14th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Clitheroe', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-35B2D3
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete spherical lead alloy ball, probably a musket ball, of 17th Century dating. The lead shot is spherical in nature, displaying a couple of nicks and a small ridge, probably the remnants of the casting process. It is a mid brown colour with an even surface patina. It has a diameter of 10.13mm and weighs 5.9 grams. Shot of this type and weight are normally attributed to use with muskets, and of 17th Century dating onwards.
Created on: Thursday 23rd June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Downholland', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-35B8A7
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete spherical lead alloy ball, probably a musket ball, of 17th Century dating. The lead shot is spherical in nature, displaying a couple of nicks and a small ridge, probably the remnants of the casting process. It is a light to mid grey colour with an even surface patina. It has a diameter of 14.30mm and weighs 15.7 grams. Shot of this type and weight are normally attributed to use with muskets, and of 17th Century dating onwards.
Created on: Thursday 23rd June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Downholland', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-35BD71
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete spherical lead alloy ball, probably a musket ball, of 17th Century dating. The lead shot is spherical in nature, displaying a couple of nicks and a small ridge, probably the remnants of the casting process. It is a light to mid grey colour with an uneven surface patina. It has a diameter of 14.32mm and weighs 16.4 grams. Shot of this type and weight are normally attributed to use with muskets, and of 17th Century dating onwards.
Created on: Thursday 23rd June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Downholland', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-35C265
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete spherical lead alloy ball, probably a musket ball, of 17th Century dating. The lead shot is spherical in nature, displaying a couple of nicks and a small ridge, probably the remnants of the casting process. It is a light to mid grey colour with an uneven surface patina. It has a diameter of 15.79mm and weighs 21.2 grams. Shot of this type and weight are normally attributed to use with muskets, and of 17th Century dating onwards.
Created on: Thursday 23rd June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Downholland', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-35C938
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete spherical lead alloy ball, probably a musket ball, of 17th Century dating. The lead shot is sub spherical in nature, displaying a couple of nicks and a small ridge, probably the remnants of the casting process. The shot demonstrates flattening in a couple of areas, possibly the results of a collosion with a hard surface following firing. It is a light to mid grey colour with an uneven surface patina. It has a diameter of 14.00mm and weighs 16.1grams. Shot of this type and weight are normally attributed to use with muskets, and of 17th Century dating onwards.
Created on: Thursday 23rd June 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Downholland', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-A0D0D2
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete spherical lead alloy ball, probably a musket ball or shot, of Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD onwards). The lead shot is spherical in shape, displaying a couple of nicks, a flat area and a small ridge, probably the remnants of the casting process. It is a light to dark grey colour with an even surface patina. It has a diameter of 12.2 MM, and weighs 8.9 grams. Shot of this type and weight are normally attributed to use with muskets, and of 17th Century dating onwards.
Created on: Monday 18th November 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-A0F414
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete spherical lead alloy ball, probably a musket ball or shot, of Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD onwards). The lead shot is sub spherical in shape. Flattening is present around the middle of the shot. Two semi circular depressions are present at one end, possibly tooth marks. It is a light to dark grey colour with an even surface patina. It has a diameter of 17.1 mm and a length of 17.5 mm, and weighs 29.7 grams. Shot of this type and weight are normally attributed to use with muskets, and of 17th Century dating onwards.
Created on: Monday 18th November 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LANCUM-B684CE
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A collection of small lead alloy musket balls weighing 7.50 to 8 grams each, 10 mm in size. These are probably for pistol or small carbines given the size. There are 13 in total. Difficult to date with any accuracy they could be as early as 1600 AD or as late as 1840 AD. Photos from finder.
Created on: Monday 11th April 2016
Last updated: Monday 13th May 2019
Spatial data recorded.