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Record ID: NMS-F72A2E
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Lead powder-holder cap, now crushed. The flat top is circular, 16mm in diameter, and has a pair of opposing D-shaped loops cast in one with it; both are now incomplete. Soldered to this is a separately made flaring sheet ring forming the sides, now crushed and torn but originally c. 15mm high. The diameter at the base cannot be measured. It weighs 14.1g.
Created on: Tuesday 10th December 2019
Last updated: Thursday 9th January 2020
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF8872
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Lead cap from a powder-charger, now slightly squashed. It is nearly cylindrical, perhaps originally oval in cross-section, with slightly flaring sides. There is a casting seam down the centre of each long side and a small loop at the top in the centre of each short side. These loops served to attach the cap separately to the bandolier (belt) so that they could be removed without danger of loss. The cap would have been part of a powder-charger or powder-holder, a small wooden container holding enough powder for a complete charge for a musket. A series of these holders was hung from…
Created on: Monday 1st July 2002
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SUFFOLK FRECKENHAM', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF5490
Object type: POWDER MEASURE
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Lead cap from a powder-holder or powder-measure, which held a single charge of gunpowder for a musket. The two small loops held a cord which was used to tie the powder-holder onto the musketeer's belt. This one is a little squashed but the closed end measures about 17 x 19 mm. It has not been weighed as it remains full of concreted earth.
Created on: Tuesday 8th May 2001
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'SUFFOLK NETTLESTEAD', grid reference and parish protected.