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Record ID: HESH-94B533
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Iron Cannon ball. possibly from a falcon
Dimension: Width 6.3cm x 5.8 cm
Weight 710gm.
Created on: Tuesday 8th November 2011
Last updated: Tuesday 10th December 2013
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This findspot is known as 'Newport', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: HESH-8C0315
Object type: CANNON BALL
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Telford and Wrekin
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Small cannon ball of probable post-medieval (English Civil War) date (1600-1700AD)
The cannonball is spherical with a diameter of 44.1mm. It weighs 351 grams (12.25 ozs). It has been made in iron which has been presumably cast. There is a small linear ridge running around part of the ball, which might be the remains of the casting flange.
The ball is of a mid-brown orange colour with small areas of slight flaking and active corrosion. The cannon ball is in fairly good condition and with no obvious dents or grazes which might suggest use. The size is slightly odd and may…
Created on: Thursday 29th July 2004
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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