Bullet made from a pebble

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This bullet was found below the cliff at Tantallon Castle in East Lothian. It dates from the 16th century.

The bullet consists of a pebble coated in lead.

Dating from the mid-14th century, Tantallon Castle may have been built by William, 1st Earl of Douglas. It was strengthened in the 1530s by James V, but was largely destroyed in 1651 by a besieging Cromwellian army led by General Monk.

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• Online ID: 000-100-002-098-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.HX 43
• Date: 16th century
  
• Material: Stone, lead
  Bullet
  
• Dimensions: 20 mm D
  
• What: Bullet
  
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• Where: Scotland, East Lothian, Tantallon Castle
  
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• Description: Bullet consisting of a pebble coated in lead, from below Tantallon Castle cliff
  
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