Record ID: HESH-FB7EC8
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One spherical lead alloy shot / ball of probable post medieval or early modern date (1600-1800 AD). Due to the size and weight of the ball it is most likely to be from a grapeshot. The shot is spherical in shape with an even surface. It has no casting seams or casting sprues from the mould. There is no evidence of the shot having been fired. It is a light cream colour with abraded powdery patinated surface. Similar shot has been dated to the later post medieval period however the date range should extend into the early modern period as similar projectiles were used in firearms through…
Created on: Friday 23rd August 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 9th October 2019
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Record ID: HESH-FB66B8
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three spherical lead alloy shot / ball of probable post medieval or early modern date (1600-1800 AD). Due to the size and weight of the ball they are most likely to be from a pistol. The shot are sub spherical in shape with an even surface. Two of the shot possess casting sprues and are sub-spherical. None of the balls show any indication of being fired, however two are heavily degraded. They are a mid-grey colour with abraded powdery patinated surface. Similar shot have been dated to the later post medieval period however the date range should extend into the early modern period as s…
Created on: Friday 23rd August 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 9th October 2019
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Record ID: HESH-FADBA9
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Four lead alloy shot / ball, of probable post medieval or early modern date (1600-1800 AD). F=Likely from a small musket or carbine- the shot are spherical in shape with an even surface. None of the balls have been fired, one exhibits casting seam and none exhibit casting sprues. The colour of the balls varies from a dark grey colour to a mid cream white and the weight is unusually light. Similar shot has been dated to the later post medieval period however the date range should extend into the early modern period as similar projectiles were used in firearms throughout this period. On…
Created on: Friday 23rd August 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 9th October 2019
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Record ID: HESH-6B4B8D
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three lead alloy shot / ball, of probable post medieval or early modern date (1600-1800 AD). From a musket - the shot are sub spherical in shape with an even surface. None of the two balls have been fired. The balls exhibit casting seams and trimmed casting sprues. The colour of the balls varies from a slight grey colour to a mid cream white. Similar shot has been dated to the later post medieval period however the date range should extend into the early modern period as similar projectiles were used in firearms throughout this period. Musket balls are discussed in Courtney's "Small A…
Created on: Friday 16th August 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 9th October 2019
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