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HER Number:MDV19765
Name:Lead Carbine Ball found at Gisperdown, South Brent

Summary

Lead carbine ball found in surface soil at Gisperdown farm dating from the 18th century

Location

Grid Reference:SX 699 629
Map Sheet:SX66SE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishSouth Brent
DistrictSouth Hams
Ecclesiastical ParishSOUTH BRENT

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SX66SE/170/3

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • FINDSPOT (XVIII - 1775 AD (Between) to 1800 AD (Between))

Full description

Robinson, R., 1977-1979, South Brent Parish Checklist Worksheets (Worksheet). SDV340722.

Lead carbine ball found in surface soil at Gisperdown farm. Retained by owner. 1.8 centimetres in diameter, considered to be from the late 18th century.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV340722Worksheet: Robinson, R.. 1977-1979. South Brent Parish Checklist Worksheets. South Brent Parish Checklist. Worksheet.

Associated Monuments

MDV113245Related to: Gisperdown Farmstead, South Brent (Monument)

Associated Finds

  • FDV3826 - SHOT (XVIII - 1775 AD to 1800 AD)

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Aug 22 2023 10:45AM