Artifact Colonial

Musket Ball (Lead Shot)

Pre-1700

Musket Ball (Lead Shot) — Colonial Artifact found at Oak Island, Oak Island, Nova Scotia. Dated: Pre-1700
Musket Ball (Lead Shot) — Pre-1700
Photo: The HISTORY Channel
Location Lot 5 circular structure
Discovered Season 11, 2023
Date Range 1600 AD – 1700 AD
Category Artifact
Era Colonial

About This Artifact

Lead musket ball found by Gary Drayton and Rick Lagina during metal detection on Lot 5, recovered alongside the ramrod guide in the same episode. Archeometallurgist Emma Culligan determined the lead to be pure and not modern, estimating it dates to before 1700. Found in the spoils around the circular stone structure on Lot 5, the musket ball adds to a growing collection of military-related artifacts from the lot, supporting theories of a military presence on the island during the 17th or 18th century.

Historical Context

The Curse of Oak Island Season 11, Episode 3 ("Taking Their Shot")

Where It Was Found

Found at Lot 5 circular structure — Oak Island, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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