Record ID: DUR-0191D1
Object type: MUSKET BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead musket ball dating to the post medieval period, c. 1600 to 1800. The object is spherical with some flattening in areas giving an uneven surface. This suggests that the object was fired from a weapon, probably a pistol.
Created on: Tuesday 17th December 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 17th December 2013
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Record ID: DUR-35A377
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A lead object with evidence for an impression or mould and may date to the Roman period. The object is flat and tear-drop shaped in plan. There is a circular depression which has a diameter of 17.90 mm which in turn has a raised area which may be in the shape of a galloping horse. The reverse of the object is flat and undecorated. There are some examples of Roman coins impressed into lead recording on the PAS database including WAW-013507 and NARC-EE4468 and it has been suggested that they were used for forging coins. These are similar although the object in question could also b…
Created on: Wednesday 15th May 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 15th May 2013
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