Record ID: PUBLIC-799CD2
Object type: BULLET MOULD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Half of a post-Medieval to Modern copper alloy mould (c. AD 1600 -1850). The mould survives as the male component of a two piece mould. It has a short semi-circular opening in the edge of the upper surface, to a hollowed hemisphere within the body. The edges of the outer face is facetted. On the outer face there is a small square protrusion which would have connected into a set of tongs to hold the mould together. At each of the four corners of the inner face there is a small protrusion. These protrusions would accommodate the corresponding recess of the female component. The mou…
Created on: Tuesday 8th September 2020
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd November 2020
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Record ID: PUBLIC-66FBF7
Object type: BULLET MOULD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The male half of a copper alloy post medieval bullet mould used for the production of lead shot. The object is sub-triangular in shape, with a hemispherical recess in which a single ball could be cast. In the top of the object is a chamfered casting gate through which the lead alloy would have been poured. On the recessed side of the object are two locating pins that would have fitted into corresponding sockets in the opposite half of the mould. It is possible that there was a third pin, and it is now missing, but there is little evidence of it's existence. The external face has a cen…
Created on: Saturday 21st March 2020
Last updated: Monday 1st June 2020
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Record ID: SUSS-561529
Object type: BULLET MOULD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One half of a cast Post-Medieval to Modern copper alloy mould for a musket ball dating .c. AD 1600 -1850. The mould survives as the female half of a six-sided inverted sub-conical cone. It has a short damaged semi-circular opening in the long straight lower edge, leading to a central hollowed hemisphere within the body. The edges of the outer face are bevelled. On the centre of the outer face there is a small square protrusion which is surrounded by corroded iron and rust staining. At the lower two corners of the inner face there is a circular convex recess which would accommodat…
Created on: Thursday 13th February 2020
Last updated: Thursday 3rd June 2021
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Record ID: IOW-A7A88A
Object type: BULLET MOULD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval copper-alloy two-piece mould for a musket ball (c. 1600-c. 1850). This is the male component of the two-piece mould. It is sub-triangular in plan with slightly convex sides and a straight end. The edges of the outer face are bevelled. On the flat part of the outer face there is a small square protrusion which measures 3.0mm x 3.0mm and has a height of about 2.5mm.The top of this object is burred over slightly and may be related to a missing handle. The inner face has a circular depression, 14.0mm in diameter with a depth of 6.9mm. On the surface of the d…
Created on: Tuesday 26th September 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 27th September 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-5664A9
Object type: BULLET MOULD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Half of a post-Medieval to Modern copper alloy mould (c. AD 1600 -1850). The mould survives as the female component of a six-sided inverted sub-conical cone. It has a short chamfered semi-circular opening in the longer edge of the upper surface, to a hollowed hemisphere within the body. The edges of the outer face are bevelled. Judging by similar examples on the flat part of the outer face there is a small square protrusion which in this case is entirely obscured by corroded iron and rust staining. At each of the three corners of the inner face there is a recess. These recesses w…
Created on: Tuesday 29th August 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 26th February 2019
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Record ID: BH-0AE6B8
Object type: BULLET MOULD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Half of a copper-alloy shot mould dating to the post medieval period. The object is sub triangular in plan and hemispherical in section. Its upper surface possesses a flattened central area from which extends a rectangular lug measuring 6mm in length, 3mm in width and 4mm in height. The lug is surrounded by iron corrosion products. The lower surface possesses a central hemispherical recess which measures 15mm in diameter. At each corner, there extends a rounded knop, intended to secure the other half of the mould in place. At the base, there is a small, semi-circular recess. The mould…
Created on: Wednesday 26th October 2016
Last updated: Monday 8th June 2020
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Record ID: KENT-ABA736
Object type: BULLET MOULD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Half of a post-Medieval to Modern copper alloy mould (c. AD 1600 to c. AD 1850). The mould survies as the male component of a a six-sided inverted sub-conical cone. I has a short chamfered semi-circular opening in the upper surface to a hollowed hemisphere in its body 16.58mm wide. The edges of the outer face are bevelled. Judging by similar examples on the flat part of the outer face there is a small square protrusion which in this case is entirely obscured by corroded iron and rust staining. At each corner of the inner face there is a small protruding knop. These knops would have…
Created on: Thursday 15th September 2016
Last updated: Monday 26th September 2016
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Record ID: DENO-9183DA
Object type: BULLET MOULD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete iron musket ball mould of the Post Medieval period, dating from c. AD 1700 - c. AD 1800. The mould has two curved arms, like scissors, meeting in a flat hinge with a central circular pin or rivet in it, visible on one side. It terminates in barrel shaped jaws which enclose a hollow spherical section in between the two halves. The two halves are circular in plan and semi-circular in profile on the inside with flat outer edges. Each half has a semi-circular groove cut out of one edge so that when the mould is held closed and they meet up, they form a circular hole for the mo…
Created on: Monday 28th September 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 27th February 2019
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Record ID: NMGW-5BEBA4
Object type: BULLET MOULD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: the Vale of Glamorgan
Workflow stage: Published
Post medieval copper alloy hinged mould probably of 17th or 18th century date. The mould is of hinged type and is incomplete, missing one of the handles and with the other truncated (with a surviving length of 44.5mm and a weight of 11.2g). The surviving handle is integral and of a consistent circular-section (with a diameter of 2.8mm and a surviving length of 26mm). The mould section is rectangular (11.8mm long, 11.2mm wide and 10.5mm deep) with an aperture on its top surface leading to a circular mould chamber to form a sphere (of 5 - 6mm diameter). At the base of the handle end …
Created on: Tuesday 3rd March 2015
Last updated: Wednesday 27th February 2019
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Record ID: WMID-E3CD37
Object type: BULLET MOULD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval to Modern copper alloy mould (c. AD 1600 to c. AD 1850). This is the male component of a two-piece mould. It is sub-triangular in plan with slightly convex sides and a straight end. The edges of the outer face are bevelled. On the flat part of the outer face there is a small square protrusion which is partially surrounded by corroded iron and rusted iron staining. The inner face has a circular depression, 16.1 mm in diameter with a depth of 6.4 mm. To one side of the depression there is a semi-circular pouring slot. At each corner of the inner face there…
Created on: Wednesday 16th April 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 27th February 2019
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Record ID: YORYM-B89745
Object type: BULLET MOULD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Redcar and Cleveland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One half of a lead mould for making pistol shot of post-medieval date. The mould is cuboid with two vertical sprus which would have fitted into the opposite piece to hold the object together as the molten metal set. A single concave circular depression with a narrow casting channel is present in the surface of the mould. The channel expands into a wide funnel at the edge of the object. The metal has a creamy brownish-grey patina and is in good condition. The object is 37mm long, 36.3mm wide, 18.4mm wide, and weighs 182g. A similar mould, though for making multiple shot of varyin…
Created on: Friday 31st January 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 27th February 2019
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Record ID: IOW-BB6B11
Object type: BULLET MOULD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete post-Medieval to Modern cast copper-alloy bullet mould (c. 1600-c. 1850). This is the male component of a two-piece mould. It is sub-triangular in plan with slightly convex sides and a straight end. The edges of the outer face are bevelled. On the flat part of the outer face there is a small square protrusion which is partially surrounded by corroded iron and rusted iron staining. The inner face has a circular depression, 12.50mm in diameter with a depth of 6.05mm. To one side of the depression there is a semi-circular pouring slot. At each corner of the inner face the…
Created on: Tuesday 20th November 2012
Last updated: Tuesday 20th November 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-E62987
Object type: BULLET MOULD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
One part of a post-medieval two-piece stone mould that was probably used for making lead shot. The mould probably dates to the 17th century. The stone is cuboid and broken at one end. The mould has been designed so that it can be used to cast two different guages of shot depending on from which side the molten lead is poured. One side contains two concave circular depressions each with a narrow casting gate and a funnel-shaped opening at the side of the mould. Five smaller circular depressions with siimilar channels are located below the two larger ones, with their gates opening to…
Created on: Friday 17th February 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 27th February 2019
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Record ID: LEIC-E13E52
Object type: BULLET MOULD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy and iron bullet mould, 17mm long and wide and 9mm deep. The object is in fair condition and weighs 10.07grams. The object is sub triangualt in form and semi-circular in section. It has a large central semi-spherical hole, c. 9mm in diameter, with a small semi-conical shaft connecting it to its outer edge. Each corner has a small circular recess to hold the prong from the corresponding half, and therefore the mould, in place. The outer surface is heavily corroded and probably conceals an Iron protrusion which may have attached the mould to handles.
Created on: Monday 12th September 2011
Last updated: Thursday 24th April 2014
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Record ID: GAT-806226
Object type: BULLET MOULD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Anglesey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Scissor form iron bullet mould with integral clippers. The ends of the handles are pointed and curled over. The mould itself comprises two small flat pans 18.11mm in diameter and 8.3mm thick with a matching notch on the edge of each forming a hole when closed measuring 6.3mm in diameter. The surface of the mould has been heavily corroded in the past but appears quite stable now. The mould creates shot of .55 calibre most likely for a pistol, probably 18th century. (J. Ferguson, Leeds Royal Armouries Museum)
Created on: Tuesday 2nd August 2011
Last updated: Monday 26th October 2015
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Record ID: CORN-034693
Object type: BULLET MOULD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast iron musket ball mould with two curved arms, like scissors, meeting in a flat hinge with a central pin in it, and terminating in barrel shaped jaws which enclose a hollow spherical section in between the two halves. The two halves are circular in plan and semi-circular in profile with flat outer edges. Each half has a semi-circular aperture cut out of one edge so that when the mould is held closed and they meet up, they form a circular hole for the molten lead to be poured through. The lead would cool and solidify within the mould and the jaws could then be opened to release the …
Created on: Wednesday 26th January 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 27th February 2019
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Record ID: HAMP-9F99A5
Object type: BULLET MOULD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: City of Southampton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval mould cast in copper alloy for the manufacture of bullets or shot. The object is square in plan with rounded corners. The lower surface, broadly flat although with a moulded bump at one corner, measures 39.6 by 35.05mm. The upper surface has a skirted flange on three sides and measures up to 42.65mm by 40.4mm. The thin overhanging parts of the flange have been bent downwards and are slightly abraded in places. On one short end the flange is encompassed withina semicircular recess. Beyond this are four hemispherical depressions on the upper surface (chambers). These mea…
Created on: Wednesday 24th March 2010
Last updated: Tuesday 26th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Southampton CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LANCUM-D611E3
Object type: BULLET MOULD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Published
Complete musket shot mould made from iron, for large lead bullets of c. 18.41x17.55mm, dating to the 17th or early 18th century. It is made from two halves pivoted or hinged together to resemble a pair of scissors. It survives complete, except for one handle terminal which is missing. The surviving handle terminal droops slightly inwards. The mould halves are both hemispherical, internally and externally. There is no decoration. On one side, both halves have a small hole on the seam, to allow the molten lead to be poured in. The central rivet is still in place and the handles can be moved.
Created on: Tuesday 4th March 2008
Last updated: Wednesday 27th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Bilsborrow', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NMS-1DC177
Object type: BULLET MOULD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Part of a Late Post Medieval copper alloy mould for the production of lead musket balls. Half of a six-sided inverted sub-conical cone with a short chamfered semi-circular opening in upper surface to a hollowed hemisphere (diam.17mm) with horizontal turning lines, three projecting knops on flat face to key into sockets in missing half, the central external face has a centrally-placed square-sectioned projection. 26 x 28mm. 17th-18th century.
Created on: Thursday 2nd August 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 27th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ludham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LON-763F17
Object type: BULLET MOULD
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval half a stone mould for a musket ball (17th century). The mould is an irregular cuboid with a carved hemi-spherical recess with a wedge-shape funnel - to pour the liquid lead in to form the musket ball. In addition there are two recesses for the pins to hold the two halves of the mould together and two notches on the outside surface for the binding, again to secure the two mould halves. Dimensions: length: 35.73mm; width: 27.84mm; thickness: 21.42mm; weight: 47.02g. Identification and dating by Tony Pilson and Ian Smith based on foreshore context.
Created on: Wednesday 25th July 2007
Last updated: Wednesday 27th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'City of London', grid reference and parish protected.