Cannonball (round shot)
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Description
Cannonball or round shot from Ōtūmoetai Pā found lodged in the Pā defensive wall. This cannonball is thought to have been fired out of one of the cannonades belonging to Nga Puhi used at the attack of Ōtūmoetai Pā in 1832. 6 pounder, clear view of casting mould seam.
Production place
England
Measurements
90mm (width)
Credit line
Gifted by A. Matheson
Accession number
0361/21
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