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Find Spot MPM2087 - Stone shot, Hamilton Bank
Summary
Solid stone shot recovered by grab in 2016 during the Queen Elizabeth Class Capital Dredge Project.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Solid stone shot recovered from Hamilton Bank during the investigation of an anomaly while dredging. The shot had a diamter of 210mm indicating that it was made for use with a large bore gun. It was thought to date to the 15th or 16th century.
UID: BWL1_0040 in Queen Elizabeth Class Capital Dredge Project report.
Wessex Archaeology, 2018, Queen Elizabeth Class Capital Dredge Project Her Majesty's Naval Base, Portsmouth: Archaeological Assessment Report (Unpublished document). SPM646.
Sources/Archives (1)
- ---XY SPM646 Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2018. Queen Elizabeth Class Capital Dredge Project Her Majesty's Naval Base, Portsmouth: Archaeological Assessment Report. [Mapped feature: #2557 ]
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Finds (1)
- SHOT (Medieval to Elizabethan - 1400 AD to 1600 AD)
Location
| Grid reference | SZ 62852 98803 (point) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | Portsmouth City |
Record last edited
Jul 1 2026 11:51AM