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ID:SDV366069
Title:Salcombe Cannon Site. Analysiss of Concretions Found in 1999
Originator:Read, M. + Harding, C.
Date:2003
Summary:A report on 15 concretions recovered from a 17th century shipwreck in 199. The majority were formed around iron artefacts, mostly nails, but included a possible lock plate from a firearm. Voids caused by beans were also found. Five lead shot were identified and evidence for a further five to seven. The diameter of the shot suggested their use in a carbine, or as part of a grapeshot fired from a larger weapon. The corrosion products show anerobic conditions to have been present on the site.

Associated Monuments (1)

MDV58271Salcombe Cannon Wreck (Monument)