NHER 19111 (Find Spot record) - Post medieval cannon ball from the Dun Cow Inn, High Street (King's Lynn, poorly located)
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Summary
A post medieval cannon ball found inside the Dun Cow Inn. The cannon ball is said to have been fired during the seige of King's Lynn in the Civil War.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | KING’S LYNN, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
No mapped location recorded.
Full Description
Pre 1983. 'Found in Dun Cow Inn, High Street, King's Lynn'.
Cannonball. 'Said to have been fired in the siege of Lynn'.
On display in Sandringham Estate Museum (information from label).
E. James (KLM) has been able to find no inn of this or similar name anywhere in Lynn as far back as 1820.
E. Rose (NAU), 28 April 1983.
Associated Sources (1)
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- CANNON BALL (Post Medieval - 1540 AD to 1900 AD)
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Record last edited
Jul 22 2020 10:59AM