Record ID: WMID-624E54
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three complete lead musket balls or shot dating to the Post Medieval period (c. AD 1600-1800), found in close promixity to each other. All are spherical in nature, with traces of a casting seam and sprue. No teeth marks or flattened areas are visible. Musket ball 1 has a diameter of 18.3 mm and weighs 33.9 g. Musket ball 2 has a diameter of 17.1 mm and weighs 28.7 g. Musket ball 3 has a diameter of 17.5 mm and weighs 31.1 g. Together they weigh 93.5 g. All three musket balls are a mid to light grey colour, with an even surface patina. There are a large number of simi…
Created on: Thursday 18th May 2023
Last updated: Thursday 18th May 2023
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Record ID: WMID-191CF4
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead musket ball dating to the Post Medieval period (c. AD 1600-1800). The object is sub spherical in shape with a couple of flattened areas. The musket ball has a diameter of 18.8 mm and weighs 28.7 g. The musket ball is an off white, light grey colour, with an even surface patina. There are a large number of similar objects recorded on the PAS database, inlcuding: SUR-A2A4A4; SWYOR-8E3D62; and SWYOR-1BE638.
Created on: Monday 26th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 26th September 2022
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Record ID: WMID-30E780
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: MODERN
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cylrindrical lead shot of modern dating (19th to 20th Centuries) The lead shot consists of a flat circular base. Vertical grooves are present up the side of the shot, with a ridge at the top. The upper surface tapers upwards to a blunt point. It has a diameter of 13.7 mm and is 15.8 mm tall. It weighs 18.5 g (0.65 oz). The shot is a light to mid grey colour, with an even surface patina. A similar lead shot has been recorded as PUBLIC-A214A1 and is considered to be Modern in dating.
Created on: Monday 5th July 2021
Last updated: Monday 14th February 2022
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Record ID: WMID-4769FE
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead alloy shot or ball, of Post Medieval dating (17th to 18th Centuries AD). The shot is circular in shape, but both front and back are flattened, preventing it from being fully spherical. The attachment sprue is still present at the top of the shot, and the casting line from the mould is present around the edge of the shot. It has a diameter of 18.9 mm, and is 16.4 mm thick. It weighs 29.5 g. The shot is a dark grey colour, with an even surface patina.
Created on: Tuesday 9th July 2019
Last updated: Tuesday 9th July 2019
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Record ID: WMID-5ED94C
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete spherical lead alloy ball, probably a pistol ball or shot, of Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD onwards). The lead shot is sub spherical. It has a diameter of 11.9 mm and weighs 8.9 grams. It is a light grey colour with an even surface patina.
Created on: Tuesday 17th October 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
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Record ID: WMID-E1F2E3
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete spherical lead alloy ball, probably a pistol ball or shot, of Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD onwards). The lead shot is sub spherical. It has a diameter of 9.3 mm and weighs 4.6 grams. It is a dark grey colour with an even surface patina.
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
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Record ID: WMID-E12C55
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
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. It has a diameter of 15.3 mm and weighs 20.4 grams. It is a dark grey colour with an even surface patina.
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
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Record ID: WMID-E324E7
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
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, with a flattened base. It is a light to mid grey colour with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. It has a diameter of 15.1 mm and weighs 19.1 grams.
Created on: Thursday 9th July 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
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Record ID: WMID-E31421
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
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. A couple of flattened surfaces are present. It is a light to mid grey colour with an even surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. It has a diameter of 10.9 mm and weighs 7.4 grams.
Created on: Thursday 9th July 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
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Record ID: WMID-CD283A
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
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. A casting seam is present around the mid point of the musket ball. It is a light to mid grey colour with an uneven surface patina. Abrasion, caused by movement whilst within the plough soil, has resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. It has a diameter of 12.3 mm and weighs 10.4 grams.
Created on: Friday 8th May 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
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Record ID: WMID-C88FB0
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete 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. The musket ball has been flattened on two sides, suggesting an impact. A casting seam is still visible. Firing marks are also visible, consisting of several shallow grooves around the circumference of the musket ball. It is a light to mid grey colour with an uneven surface patina. It has a diameter of 15.4 mm, and is 15.5mmthick. It weighs 23.9 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 24th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
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Record ID: WMID-C4677A
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete spherical lead alloy ball, probably a pistol or musket ball or shot, of Post Medieval dating (17th CenturyADonwards). The lead shot is spherical in shape. A casting seam is present around the mid point of the musket ball. The remains of a circular sectioned casting sprue is present on the ball. It is a light to mid grey colour with an even surface patina. It has a diameter of 11.2 mmand weighs 7.3 grams.
Created on: Tuesday 24th February 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
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Record ID: WMID-6788BD
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
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. A casting seam is present around the mid point of the musket ball. It is a light to mid grey colour with an even surface patina. It has a diameter of 14.4 mm and weighs 17.2 grams.
Created on: Friday 2nd January 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
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Record ID: WMID-67808E
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete 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. The musket ball has been flattened on one side, suggesting an impact. A casting seam is still visible. Firing marks are also visible, consisting of several shallow grooves around the circumference of the musket ball. It is a light to mid grey colour with an uneven surface patina. It has a diameter of 16.9 mm, and is 13.0 mm thick. It weighs 22.7 grams.
Created on: Friday 2nd January 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
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Record ID: WMID-676E2E
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
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. Firing marks are present on the mid point of the musket ball, consisting of several shallow vertical grooves. It is a light to mid grey colour with an uneven surface patina. It has a diameter of 15.9 mm and weighs 22.4 grams.
Created on: Friday 2nd January 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
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Record ID: WMID-67643B
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
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. Possible tooth (molar marks) are present on the surface. It is a light to mid grey colour with an uneven surface patina. Parts of the original surface have flaked away. It has a diameter of 13.1 mm and weighs 9.3 grams.
Created on: Friday 2nd January 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
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Record ID: WMID-675823
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete spherical lead alloy ball, probably a musket ball or shot, of Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD onwards). A casting seam is present around the mid point of the musket shot. The lead shot is spherical in shape. It is a light to mid grey colour with an even surface patina. It has a diameter of 14.1 mm and weighs 15.2 grams.
Created on: Friday 2nd January 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
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Record ID: WMID-DBB8F9
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete spherical lead alloy ball, probably a musket ball or shot, of Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD onwards). Possible molar (tooth) marks are present on one side. The lead shot is spherical in shape. It is a light to mid grey colour with an even surface patina. It has a diameter of 16.5 mm and weighs 25.4 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 27th August 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
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Record ID: WMID-AE3712
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete spherical lead alloy ball, probably a musket ball or shot, of Post Medieval dating (17th Century AD onwards). A casting seam is present around the centre of the ball, along with part of the casting sprue. The lead shot is spherical in shape. It is a light to mid grey colour with an even surface patina. It has a diameter of 12.7 mm and weighs 10.7 grams.
Created on: Wednesday 25th June 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
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Record ID: WMID-93D294
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
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. Concretions are present on the surface, obscuring any original surface detail. A possible bite mark is present. It is a light to mid grey colour with an even surface patina. It has a diameter of 16.0 mm and weighs 22.2 grams. Shot of this type and weight are normally attributed to use with muskets or carbines, and of 17th Century dating onwards.
Created on: Friday 17th January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2019
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