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Record ID: IOW-DE96D9
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An apparently complete possible post-Medieval iron cannon ball (c. 1580-c. 1700).
The ball is corroded and pitted and has a circumferential casting seam.
The present dimensions suggest that it could have been used in a falcon or a minion (Blackmore 1976: 392-398).
Diameter: 64.0mm. Weight: 993.0g. (3.027044 lbs).
Blackmore, H. L. 1976. The Armouries of the Tower of London. Vol. 1, Ordnance. London: HMSO.
Created on: Monday 23rd April 2018
Last updated: Monday 23rd April 2018
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: IOW-C21B7E
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible post-Medieval lead alloy possible cannon ball (c. 1500-c. 1800).
This sub-spherical object has a flattened area, possibly due to impact. Two deep bisecting grooves may have been deliberately incised.
This object is yellowish buff.
Maximum diameter: 34.0mm (1.33858 inches); thickness: 29.8mm. Weight: 215.85g. (7.6145 ounces).
Created on: Friday 4th May 2018
Last updated: Saturday 5th May 2018
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: IOW-0164D7
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-Medieval iron cannon ball (c. 1580-c. 1650).
The ball is spherical but has a circular slightly flattened area, c. 34.0mm in diameter.
The coarse surface is light and dark brown.
Diameter: c. 76.0mm (c. 3.0 inches). Weight: c. 3lbs 11ounces.
This cannon ball could possibly have been for a minion or falcon (Blackmore 1976: 393-396). The surface may have eroded and the original weight could have been four pounds.
Blackmore, H. L. 1976. The Armouries of the Tower of London. Vol. 1, Ordnance, 216. London: HMSO.
Created on: Friday 24th February 2017
Last updated: Friday 24th March 2017
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: IOW-A83E16
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded iron cannon ball.
Not seen by FLO. Details and image kindly provided by the finder.
Created on: Sunday 9th October 2016
Last updated: Sunday 9th October 2016
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.
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