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Find Spot MPM2094 - 16th/17th century 30lb iron cannonball, Portsmouth Harbour
Summary
Iron cannonball recovered by grab from a barge in 2016 during the Queen Elizabeth Class Capital Dredge Project.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A 16th/17th century iron cannonball recovered from Portsmouth Harbour during dredging. Diameter 144mm, weight 30lb. Likely to have been used for a 30 or 32 pounder cannon.
UID: BWL1_0052 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Queen Elizabeth Class Capital Dredge Project Her Majesty's Naval Base, Portsmouth: Archaeological Assessment Report (Unpublished document).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- ---XY SPM646 Unpublished document: Wessex Archaeology. 2018.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: #2565 ]
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Finds (1)
- CANNON BALL (Tudor to Stuart - 1500 AD to 1700 AD)
Location
| Grid reference | SU 62300 01185 (point) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | Portsmouth City |
Record last edited
Jul 1 2026 11:51AM