Record ID: HAMP-5399C3
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: City of Southampton
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval (c.1590-1690) spherical iron cannon ball of uncertain post-medieval date. The object weighs 970g and measures 63.3mm in diameter. The surface is pitted (some deeper than others) and dark brown in colour, with patches of orange corrosion in many of the deeper pitted areas. There is no apparent damage to the surface. Blackmore, H.L. 1976 (pp. 293-8) suggests an English 'falcon' cannon for bore sizes of 2.5 inches (c.63mm) and 2lb in weight during the period c. 1590-1690. Reference: Blackmore, H. L. 1976. The Armouries of the Tower of London. Vol. 1, Ordnance, 216. Lo…
Created on: Friday 24th March 2017
Last updated: Friday 28th April 2017
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