Bullet made from a pebble

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:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.HX 43
Date:	16th century
Material:	Stone, lead
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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