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Cannon ball from the Battle of Naseby, 14 June 1645 (metal)
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Cannon ball from the Battle of Naseby, 14 June 1645 (metal)
5926521 Cannon ball from the Battle of Naseby, 14 June 1645 (metal) by English School, (17th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Cannon ball from the Battle of Naseby, 14 June 1645.
This ball weighs 51/4 pounds and would have been fired from a cannon known as a saker. During the seventeenth century cannon were classified by name rather than the weight of shot fired. The saker, named after a type of falcon, was the most common field-piece of the day. Contemporary drill manuals reckoned it to weigh 1, 900 pounds, with a maximum range of 1, 500 paces.
Solid iron shot of this type killed or wounded by strike or ricochet, not by explosion. Explosive shells (hollow iron balls filled with gunpowder), fired from mortars, were both more difficult and dangerous to use, and were employed only in sieges. Artillery was employed with varying success during the English Civil War (1642-51), but at Naseby it was little used, even though each side had eight sakers amongst its artillery.); eNational Army Museum; English, out of copyright
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This print showcases a cannonball from the historic Battle of Naseby, which took place on 14 June 1645. Crafted from solid metal, this cannonball weighs an impressive 51/4 pounds and was specifically designed for use with a saker cannon. During the seventeenth century, cannons were classified by name rather than shot weight, and the saker was one of the most prevalent field-pieces during that era. Named after a type of falcon, the saker cannon played a crucial role in warfare at the time. It weighed approximately 1,900 pounds and had an impressive maximum range of 1,500 paces according to contemporary drill manuals. Unlike explosive shells used in sieges, these solid iron shots caused damage through direct hits or ricochets rather than explosions. The English Civil War (1642-1651) witnessed varying degrees of success when it came to artillery usage. Surprisingly though, at Naseby, both sides possessed eight powerful sakers among their artillery but made little use of them during battle. This remarkable artifact serves as a testament to the immense power and historical significance of artillery during this tumultuous period in British history. Preserved within London's National Army Museum today, it offers us a glimpse into past conflicts while reminding us how far military technology has advanced over centuries.
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