Possible Cannister Shot

[romeo-1]

Did a little beach combing yesterday at a new beach adjacent to an early fort. Eyeballed the iron ball which may be canister or grape shot...or may be just a random iron ball...

 

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[mangum]

Not sure, I know exact dimensions come into play. Given the location it's probably artillery related

 

[austin]

Got one just like it and one that is completely smooth and smaller. Is there a casting mark(pontil there)? Was told mine might be a meteorite.

 

[trapperart]

Cool congrats

 

[digger27]

Random iron ball?
If someone made something like this there had to be a reason.
Agriculture, mechanical uses...or war.

In this case I say war.

Here is a canister shot I found, kinda looks like yours.
Case shot, grape shot canister shot, similar but could be slightly different sizes.
Mine is about 1 3/4" and about 1.5lbs.

 

[against the wind]

Wouldn't want to get hit with something like that.
Congrats

 

[birdman]

Looks like grape shot to me. Being close to the fort site shores up that possibly.