Record ID: LVPL-3571C8
Object type: TOY
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy 'toy' cannon, of Post Medieval to Modern dating (18th to 19th Centuries AD). The toy is described as if it was a functioning cannon: The cascable (or cascabel) and the cascabel button has a length of about 9.40mm. The base ring diameter is 8.82mm. Between the base ring and the first astragal, the vent field has a length of c. 5.28mm and the circular vent itself has a diameter of 2.36mm. This vent is sometimes referred to as a 'touch-hole'. The trunnions (length: 19.56mm) are positioned on the first reinforce ring. The trunnions are set about mid…
Created on: Thursday 23rd June 2011
Last updated: Monday 27th June 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Downholland', grid reference and parish protected.