Record ID: HAMP-881DF7
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast lead-alloy post-medieval shot, dating to the period 1600-1800. The shot is broadly spherical, with a casting seam midway around the object. There is the remains of a casting sprue and the imprint of a tool, probably pliers, where the sprue was cut. The shot has a smooth patina, and is blueish-grey in colour. Overall, the shot measures 16.36mm in diameter and weighs 19.04g.
Created on: Monday 6th February 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 15th February 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Owslebury', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HAMP-CEFC84
Object type: SHOT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron spherical object, probably dating to the later post-medieval/ early-modern period, of uncertain function. It weighs 136.29g and measures 33.17mm in diameter. The patina is rough and pitted, and dark brown in colour. PAS colleague Sue Walker suggests '[It] could be from an 18th -19th century lawn cannon, most of them have quite small muzzles but nonetheless are fully functional. Or it could be just the decorative shot that sits next to one'. Peter Reavill comments that iron balls such as this were used as a grinding mechanism in mills.
Created on: Monday 16th January 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 27th June 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Titchfield', grid reference and parish protected.