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    Posted 12 months ago

    MishMasher
    (46 items)

    Another yard find for me. I'm pretty sure this is a cannonball. It is heavy but without a proper scale,I can't be certain of it's weight. My best guess is 2-3 lbs. I'm not sure how I measure it's circumference math was never my best subject. It's bigger than a tennis ball, bigger than a baseball and smaller than a softball.

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    1. dav2no1 dav2no1, 12 months ago
      Very interesting. Your pictures aren't that great..you could try to stick a magnet to it, that'll tell if it's iron.

      Cannon balls all have specific weights and measures.
    2. Watchsearcher Watchsearcher, 12 months ago
      Measure circumference by placing a measuring tape around the ball at it’s widest part. No math needed. Hope that helps!
    3. MishMasher MishMasher, 12 months ago
      I did the magnet and it does stick.
    4. dav2no1 dav2no1, 12 months ago
      You might search and see if there is any ball mills in the area..they use round balls to crush up stone.

      I would suggest you contact a local historical society for help.

      http://www.colchestertreasurehunting.co.uk/cannonballs.html
    5. dav2no1 dav2no1, 12 months ago
      That link is English cannon balls..for comparison.

      was trying to say your ball looks very smooth for something that had been in ground thar long.

      Civil war.. most common calibers included: 2.46 (which shot a 2-pound ball), 2.91 (which shot a 3-pound ball), 3.67 (which shot a 6-pound ball), 4.20 (which shot a 9-pound ball)..there's more but yours isn't that big.

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