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Finds From Wirral – Lead Shot<\/h3>\n

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This is a small group of lead shot of varying diameters. They are dated from AD 1600-1800. Some of the fields that we investigate have been very heavily used for shooting. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

In total we have approximately 230 different shot ranging from tiny ball shot up to musket balls weighing nearly 40 grams. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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