From Burnswark, Dumfriesshire

Ballista balls

Ballista balls were placed at the end of a mechanised swing, which was then wound back and released, sending the balls flying. These eleven ballista balls of red sandstone were found at the site of the Roman fort of Burnswark in Dumfriesshire.

Ballista ball of red sandstone, from Birrenswark

The fort at Burnswark appears to have been used as a training centre for Roman auxiliaries, especially for those using bows, slings and ballista.

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Online ID:	000-100-038-938-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.GP 68
Date:	Between 80 and 165 AD
Material:	Sandstone, red; roughly rounded Sandstone, red; roughly rounded Sandstone, red; roughly rounded Sandstone, red; roughly rounded Sandstone, red; roughly rounded Sandstone, red; roughly rounded Sandstone, red; roughly rounded Sandstone, red; roughly rounded Sandstone, red; roughly rounded Sandstone, red; roughly rounded Sandstone, red; roughly rounded
Dimensions:	2.00" - 4.50" D 2.00" - 4.50" D 2.00" - 4.50" D 2.00" - 4.50" D 2.00" - 4.50" D 2.00" - 4.50" D 2.00" - 4.50" D 2.00" - 4.50" D 2.00" - 4.50" D 2.00" - 4.50" D 2.00" - 4.50" D
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