Record ID: SUR-59B5DC
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast iron ball, 53.5mm (c. 2.1 inches) in diameter and weighing 491.63g (c. 17 oz). The ball is heavilly corroded and otherwise featureless. Possibly a cannon ball from a piece of light field artillery such as a Falconet or Falcon, which had nominal bore sizes of 2 inch or 2.5 inches respectively.
Created on: Monday 4th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-7CBCCA
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete iron cannon ball of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 - 1700. The cannon ball is spherical with an irregular corroded exterior surface. Due to corrosion it may be smaller than originally made. However, its present diameter and weight may indicate that it was used in a minion cannon. Diameter: 74.5mm (2.93 inches). Weight: 1729g (3.8lbs). The minion was a type of smoothbore cannon used during the Tudor period and into the late 17th century. Cast iron roundshot is rarely found on battlefields, even though records suggest that it was the normal long-range ammunition; cannon may…
Created on: Monday 29th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 2024
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Record ID: YORYM-2BDA15
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete iron cannon ball of Post-Medieval date, c.AD 1500 - 1700. The cannon ball is spherical with an irregular corroded exterior surface. Due to corrosion it may be smaller than originally made. However, its present diameter and weight may indicate that it was used in a minion cannon. Diameter: 83.8mm (3.29 inches). Weight: 2184g (4.18lbs). The minion was a type of smoothbore cannon used during the Tudor period and into the late 17th century. Cast iron roundshot is rarely found on battlefields, even though records suggest that it was the normal long-range ammunition; cannon ma…
Created on: Tuesday 26th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 11th December 2023
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Record ID: DENO-9A4ACD
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval cast iron cannon ball, dating to the period c. AD 1600 - 1800. The cannon ball's diameter is 66.6 mm and it weighs and 1034.7g (2lb, 28oz), suggesting use with a falcon or falconet. A falconet was a small cannon used both on land and in light naval vessels; a number were used during the English Civil War. The iron ball is spherical, with a pitted and corroded surface.
Created on: Thursday 7th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 6th October 2023
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Record ID: SUR-2FE1AC
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely corroded cast iron sphere, weighing 84.43g (c 3oz) and 32.7mm diameter. The surface is uneven and likely heavily reduced by corrosion. Possibly a ball of shot intended for use in a small piece of 17th century artillery such as a Rabinet or perhaps an iron ball used in an industrial function for milling and crushing.
Created on: Friday 9th June 2023
Last updated: Friday 9th June 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-21FE41
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast iron cannon ball, which, judging from the size and weight, was probably for use in a Falconet or similar small artillery weapon, dating from about AD 1500-1900. A Falconet was a small cannon used both on land and in light naval vessels. A number were used during the English Civil War (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falconet_(cannon). The findspot could suggest a connection to the Battle of Wakefield in 1643. The iron ball is spherical and corroded. It is 64mm diameter and 1020g (2lb, 4oz). Iron balls were also used in various industrial milling operations, such as …
Created on: Monday 15th May 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 24th May 2023
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Record ID: WILT-4F4FAA
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval solid iron shot or cannon ball, probably from the Civil War, dating to c. AD 1600-1750. The object is spherical in form and was probably cast but no casting seam is visible. Although some light pitting can be seen in some area of the surface, the find is in very good condition.  and there is no damage to suggest it has ever been fired. Dimensions: diameter: 75.8mm; weight: 1781.0g (3.92lbs). This diameter corresponds to the Imperial measurement for the second smallest 17th century cannon, the Saker, which was approximately a 3 1/4 to 3 3/4 inc…
Created on: Friday 5th May 2023
Last updated: Friday 5th May 2023
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Record ID: IOW-C02CA2
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval cast iron cannon shot, c.AD 1800-1900. This shot is of the right size for a 6 pounder gun and is corroded all over. It is difficult to say whether this has been fired, although it was found alone, which suggests it was shot, perhaps during training. These guns were invented in the early 1800s but were not very reliable; they continued to be improved upon as casting and gun manufacturing processes developed, although by the 1900s, shells began being used rather than cast iron shot.
Created on: Tuesday 4th April 2023
Last updated: Thursday 6th July 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-AC5B2E
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Calderdale
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast iron possible cannon ball, which, judging from the size and weight, was probably for use in a Falconet or similar small artillery weapon, dating from about AD 1500-1900. A Falconet was a small cannon used both on land and in light naval vessels. A number were used during the English Civil War (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falconet_(cannon). The iron ball is spherical and corroded. It has a 10mm x 8mm hole projecting 33mm into the centre of the ball. Weight: 500g Diameter: 54.6mm Iron balls were also used in various industrial milling operations, such a…
Created on: Monday 3rd April 2023
Last updated: Monday 15th May 2023
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Record ID: PUBLIC-B5A3E4
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A spherical iron cannon ball (probably) of post-medieval date, now much pock-marked and oxidised. Measurements: diameter: c. 270 mm
Created on: Friday 10th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th March 2023
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