Record ID: WAW-036DF1
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead shot of Post-Medieval to Modern date, dating from AD 1600-1900.  The object is spherical with a cream to grey coloured surface patina.  The surface is abraded.  It is problematic to assign projectiles to specific calibres of firearm because most shot will have lost weight in the plough zone and there was a huge variety of firearms and they were also used in other machinery. Small musket balls in the 17th century weighed between 23-27 grams. However, it may have been used with later firearms. Reference: …
Created on: Tuesday 12th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 24th January 2024
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Record ID: PUBLIC-7EB8A4
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast lead alloy shot / ball for use in a Pistol of post medieval date (AD1600-1800). The shot is spherical with a relatively well formed surface patina. The shot is relatively round and smooth - suggesting that it has not been fired. There is a sprue scar with two facets where the casting sprue was probably cut with nippers. The colour of the ball is a pale grey / white. It shows some signs of damage, probably caused by agricultural machinery. There are some areas of delamination on the surface of the shot. Similar shot have been dated to the later post medieval period however the d…
Created on: Thursday 12th January 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 27th December 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Newnham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-FA53FB
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A single lead shot / pistol ball dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1600 - 1800). The shot is spherical, with the exception of one slightly flattened face. It has a dark grey patina.  The surface is predominantly smooth but there are some areas of light corrosion. Measurements are diameter 14.8mm and weight 16.85g The weight of the shot is consistent with the less standardised 17th century weapons and is likely for use in a pistol which averaged at 16-19g per bullet. (Courtney (1988) and Foard (2008)
Created on: Friday 17th February 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 14th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Powick', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WAW-786B73
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead object, probably a bullet of Post Medieval date (c. AD 1600-1800). It weighs 5.79g, which is roughly 78 bore. This would suggest that it potentially came from some form of miniature pistol, potentially from the 18th century. The object has a hexagonal cross-section and there is an irregular groove running part way around the centre of the object, roughly from 12 o'clock to 6 o'clock. The object has a largely cream patina. Dimensions. Length: 9.95mm. Width: 9.69mm. Thickness: 9.38mm. Weight: 5.79g.
Created on: Monday 30th January 2023
Last updated: Monday 30th January 2023
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Record ID: WAW-F7AE39
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead bullet. It weighs 59.89g, which is roughly 7.5 bore. This would mean that it was likely a musket ball, potentially from the 17th century. There are some striations along the musket ball, but it is uncertain whether this is damage from firing or post-depositional damage.
Created on: Thursday 24th November 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2023
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Record ID: WAW-D197D4
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post Medieval lead bullet. It weighs 58.17g, which is roughly 8 bore. This would mean that it was likely a musket ball, potentially from the 17th century. There are some striations along the musket ball, but it is uncertain whether this is damage from firing or post-depositional damage.
Created on: Tuesday 22nd November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 24th January 2023
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Record ID: WAW-F620AC
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post Medieval lead bullet. It weighs 57.68g, which is roughly 8 bore. This would mean that it was likely a musket ball, potentially from the 17th century. There are some striations along the musket ball, but it is uncertain whether this is damage from firing or post-depositional damage.
Created on: Thursday 24th November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 24th January 2023
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Record ID: WAW-F60E0A
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post Medieval lead bullet. It weighs 55.26g, which is roughly 8 bore. This would mean that it was likely a musket ball, potentially from the 17th century. There are some striations along the musket ball, but it is uncertain whether this is damage from firing or post-depositional damage.
Created on: Thursday 24th November 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 24th January 2023
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Record ID: WAW-316704
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval iron object, possibly shot or a ball bearing. It weighs 3.57g, which is roughly 127 bore. This would mean that it could be a pellet from a shotgun, potentially from the 18th century or 19th century, or a ball bearing from the 19th century. There does not appear to be any signs of damage from being fired. The object is largely reddish brown in colour.
Created on: Wednesday 21st December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 21st December 2022
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Record ID: WAW-314E8E
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval lead bullet. It weighs 14.94g, which is roughly 30 bore. This would mean that it was potentially from some form of miniature pistol, potentially from the 18th century. There does not appear to be any signs of damage from being fired. The object is largely grey in colour.
Created on: Wednesday 21st December 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 21st December 2022
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