stone cannonballs

[rockpassion]

I have bought three granite stone cannonballs and they are most likely from Groningen North Netherlands. Because the Groninger museum has similar cannonballs, see example

 

[DizzyDigger]

Cool! Any idea of the age?

 

[rockpassion]

Cool! Any idea of the age?

AI Overview
Stone cannonballs primarily date from the 14th to the 16th century. They were used in the early period of firearm artillery, before cast iron balls became standard after 1450-1500.Here are the key details about their age and use:• 14th-15th century: The stone cannonball's heyday. Early cannons (bombards) fired large, carved spheres of stone.• 16th century: Stone balls fell into disuse and were replaced by iron balls, although they were sometimes still used as a cheaper alternative.• Eighty Years' War (1568-1648): Many stone balls found in the Netherlands date from this period.• Exceptions: In rare cases, stone balls were still used into the 17th or even the early 19th century, for example, when the metal supply ran out. Most of the stone balls found in the Netherlands are therefore about 400 to 600 years old.

 

[pepperj]

Well found, congrats

 

[rockpassion]

Well found, congrats

thanks

 

[Trezurehunter]

Those are neat.

 

[Bart@Big Boys Hobbies]

I have bought three granite stone cannonballs and they are most likely from Groningen North Netherlands. Because the Groninger museum has similar cannonballs, see example

Very cool!

 

[Gare]

I have often wondered about these being used in Cannons