Record ID: WAW-89A774
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval (late 16th to 17th century) probable cannon ball: a broadly hemispherical corroded cast iron object which is heavily corroded. There are no signs of makers marks or casting seams, but these may be distorted by corrosion. It weighs 233g and measures c.65mm diameter. Although an inexact science, comparisons can be made with historic inventories of cannon shot, their dimensions and weights (see Blackmore 1976). These suggest that this ball might have been fired from a Robinet cannon. As this type endured from the later 16th century through the following century, with sligh…
Created on: Wednesday 24th January 2018
Last updated: Monday 10th October 2022
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Record ID: HESH-4B0383
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A large iron cannon ball of post-medieval (probably English Civil War) date (1600-1700AD). The cannon ball is very heavily corroded and encrusted with red sandstone - it is sub-spherical in form with a potential diameter of c. 6 inches or 15.5cm. It weighs approximately 7.5 kilograms (15lbs 8ozs). It is made of iron which has been presumably cast - although the seams cannot be seen. The ball is of a mid-brown orange colour with a powdery irregular encrusted surface. It is highly unlikely that the ball has been fired / used. If the ball has been fired then it hasn't been damaged - s…
Created on: Monday 16th April 2018
Last updated: Monday 10th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Child's Ercall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SWYOR-2F72A8
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast iron cannon ball, and judging from the size and weight, 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 is 65mm diameter and 992g (2lb, 3oz). Iron balls were also used in various industrial milling operations, such as crushing chalk for whiting, so a modern date cannot be ruled out. https://finds.org.uk/co…
Created on: Thursday 15th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 15th September 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-A9CE61
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warrington
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete, corroded cast iron cannon ball / shot dating to the post medieval period (c.AD 1600-1800). The shot is spherical with a rough and pitted surface. It shows no signs of impact. Dimensions: Diameter 38.38mm; weight 163.61g The size and weight suggest that this could be for use in a Rabinet cannon which had a bore of approximately 38mm. There is no evidence of impact. Compare SOM-A0A8A2 which cites Blackmore (1990) Arms and Armour of the English Civil Wars, Royal Armouries, p. 83. Light cannon were developed in the late 15th century, but this is likely to date from the Eng…
Created on: Friday 22nd July 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 16th August 2022
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Record ID: CORN-C9052D
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded cast iron sphere, possibly a post-medieval cannon ball of 75.45mm diameter (c. 3 inches) and 1630g. The 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 inch bore. The name "Saker" derives from a bird of prey, and this medium sized cannon could have been manipulated relatively easily. They were popular during the Civil War, particularly during sieges. The form was suspended in the early 18th century after the formalisation of cannon sizes under Borgard, when the previous "Gunne…
Created on: Friday 17th June 2022
Last updated: Friday 17th June 2022
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Record ID: SUR-39CE3F
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A sphere of lead alloy measuring 39mm (1.5 inch) in diameter and weighing 338.5g. The object has no stamps or distinctive markings. Possibly a ball of shot intended for use in a long barrelled / small bore piece of artillery such as a Serpentine cannon which had a nominal bore size of 1.5 inch diameter.
Created on: Tuesday 17th May 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 17th May 2022
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Record ID: GLO-AA0692
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Solid cast cannon ball fragment that is made of iron. This is approximately one third of the original item, but enough of the exterior remains to suggest a diameter of about 100mm. See GLO-531670 for a similar and complete example.
Created on: Thursday 28th April 2022
Last updated: Thursday 28th April 2022
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Record ID: DEV-1E671E
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval iron cannonball dating to c. AD 1600-1750. The object is spherical with a slightly raised line around the centre. It is corroded on the outer surface. The diameter, of 76mm, 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 inch bore. The name "Saker" derives from a bird of prey, and this medium sized cannon could have been manipulated relatively easily. They were popular during the Civil War, particularly during sieges. The form was suspended in the early 18th century after th…
Created on: Thursday 9th December 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd March 2022
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Record ID: KENT-ACD717
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small lead artillery round, likely of 15th-17th century Description: The object is roughly spherical though heavily dented, warped and missing chunks due to plough or other depositional damage. Some damage on one side may show evidence of it skipping across the ground after it was fired. It has an off-white colour typical of patinated lead. Measurements: 41.91mm diameter and 430g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd February 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 1st March 2022
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Record ID: GLO-531670
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Solid cast cannon ball that is made of iron, one side is heavily corroded resulting in an area of heavy blistering. At a diameter of approximately 4" this cannonball would most likely be used by a type of cannon called a demi-culverin. The Demi-culverin was a large artillery piece that because of its effective range and power was often used in sieges and building demolition. Moreover, after the failed siege of Gloucester in 1643, the Royalist army withdrew to overnight in Painswick after a small conflict centred around the church in the village. As a result, it is a compelling p…
Created on: Thursday 10th February 2022
Last updated: Thursday 10th February 2022
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Record ID: SUR-A736D8
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely corroded cast iron sphere, weighing 194.95g (c 7oz) and c40mm / 1.5 inches diameter. The surface is uneven. Possibly a ball of shot intended for use in a long barrelled piece of artillery such as a Serpentine cannon which had a nominal bore size of 1.5 inch diameter (firing shot weighing 0.75 lb), or a Rabinet cannon which fired shot weighing 8oz.
Created on: Wednesday 2nd February 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd February 2022
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Record ID: HAMP-7F5752
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast iron sphere, weighing 225g and of 38mm (c 1.5 inches) diameter. There is a ridge around the midsection. Possibly a ball of shot intended for use in a long barreled piece of artillery such as a Serpentine cannon which had a nominal bore size of 1.5 inch diameter (firing shot weighing 0.75 lb), or a Rabinet cannon which fired shot weighing 8oz.
Created on: Monday 31st January 2022
Last updated: Monday 31st January 2022
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Record ID: WAW-F3D5F2
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Three complete iron probable cannon balls dating to the Post Medieval period (c. AD 1500-1800). All three cannon balls are spherical in shape and show signs of corrosion. For a comparable example see PAS record SWYOR-D0681D. Here Downes also suggests that such balls could have been from an industrial process, such as a crushing mill. All objects measure approximately 50mm in diameter therefore if indeed they are cannon balls their size would suggest they were used in a falcon type cannon. Their weights are as follows: Ball 1 - 437.6g Ball 2 - 439.2g Ball 3 - …
Created on: Tuesday 7th December 2021
Last updated: Tuesday 7th December 2021
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Record ID: GAT-BE6107
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Anglesey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible post medieval – modern lead cannon ball. The find is spherical in shape. There is a circular perforation on one side, roughly 6mm in diameter. The perforation present is unusual. Some later variants of cannon ball or cannon ball grenades have a perforation present which would have been used for an explosive charge. If this find is a cannon ball, it is likely 18th to 19th century in date.
Created on: Friday 30th April 2021
Last updated: Friday 30th April 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Llanbedrgoch', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: BERK-7D12A0
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast iron Post Medieval cannon ball . The ball has a diameter of 2.90 inches (72.0mm), and weighs close to 3 lbs. The ball would probably have been used as ammunition for a 'Minion' cannon which was in common usage during the English Civil War. Circa 1600 - 1700 AD.
Created on: Thursday 31st August 2017
Last updated: Sunday 8th November 2020
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Record ID: DUR-F32AC4
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A spherical, iron cannon ball of post-medieval date, c. AD 1575-1700 in good condition. The ball is slightly flattened and the surface is pitted and brown in colour. The diameter of 49.48mm indicates the ball was possibly used in a Falconet. Falconets were used throughout the 16th and 17th centuries. The falconet was popular, due to its lighter weight as the smallest of the cannons, and endured from the later 16th century through the following century, with slight fluctuations in its diameter and weight of shot. There are numerous examples on this database including NMS-666A8D.
Created on: Wednesday 15th January 2020
Last updated: Monday 19th October 2020
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Record ID: SUR-1E408A
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast iron sphere, probably a small post-Medieval cannon ball (c. 1500-1850). The ball measures c95mm in diameter and weighs 2.5kg. The surface of the object is heavily corroded.
Created on: Wednesday 16th September 2020
Last updated: Wednesday 16th September 2020
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Record ID: DUR-D5A8DD
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: County Durham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete sandstone cannon ball from the Post-Medieval period c. AD1400-1700. The cannon ball is sub-spherical and the surface is mainly smooth, with some dents and areas of pitting. Just under half the cannon ball is light brown in colour, next to this is a strip of orange and then an uneven band of dark brown around the centre and the other side of the band is uneven in colour with patches of orange and dark brown to black. The cannon ball is c.185mm diameter and weighs approximately 20lbs. The cannonball was recovered from the River Wear in the vicinty of Framwellga…
Created on: Monday 5th March 2018
Last updated: Wednesday 9th September 2020
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Record ID: BERK-58E447
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast iron Post Medieval cannon ball with prominent middle seam. The ball has a diameter of 3.2 inches (81.3mm), a circumference of 10 inches (255mm) and weighs 4.5-4 lbs (1.5-1.82 Kg). The ball would have been used as ammunition for a 'Minion' or more probably a 'Saker' cannon, both of which were in common usage during the English Civil War. The Saker for example had a calibre of 3.25 inches with a barrel approximately 9.5 ft (2.9m) long. It had a range approaching 7400 ft (2.3 km) but was used to bounce shot along the ground to cause as much damage as possible. Circa 1650 AD.
Created on: Tuesday 5th June 2007
Last updated: Monday 24th August 2020
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Record ID: KENT-D933A7
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An iron post-medieval cannon ball (c. 1500-1850). The ball measures 88mm in diameter and weighs 2690g. The size and weight of the cannon ball indicates that it may have been made for firing from a Saker or Minion type of cannon, used in Britain during the 16th and 17th centuries. The cannonball is very corroded.
Created on: Tuesday 18th October 2011
Last updated: Saturday 23rd May 2020
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