Musketballs

These lead musket balls were found in the grounds of Dean Castle.  They are the type of ammunition fired by the muskets used by every side during the Civil War.
Object no :
EAAM054a
Collection :
Cromwellian Scotland
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
D 16mm
Materials :
lead
Location :
NA
Related site :
Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy
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