Here is a link to the photos of a ball I found.
http://www.photobox.co.uk/album/4026839
I've been told its a loom weight, but I don't know if this is true or how old it is.

Is there a better place on line to get things identified as I don't really want to have to go all the way to my local museum.

Someone will be along who knows

You could do a search on here for similar items (if Ch4 don't delete the link)
PAS Website

I don't think you can actually post your own pictures there anymore.

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Thanks, theres some similar items when searching for "ball" or "weight".
I think it is either a loom weight or a musket ball(although its made of stone not lead).
I think I probably will drop it in my local museum and let them look into it.

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Originally posted by JamesAA:
Thanks, theres some similar items when searching for "ball" or "weight".
I think it is either a loom weight or a musket ball(although its made of stone not lead).
I think I probably will drop it in my local museum and let them look into it.

It's way too large to be a musket ball as with the exception of large fowling guns (4 bore etc) all muskets are under about 1" bore. A loom weight or a fishing net weight or rope weight would be my guess.

It's an unusual shape for a loom weight and with that hole through it, not likely to be shot of any calibre. Probably came off a bedpost ;-)

Is it drilled all the way through, James? Can't tell from your photograph.

I've found loomweights and spindlewhorls in a variety of shapes sizes and materials, so its very likely it could be one, and based on its size and material, might well be prehistoric

Have a look at Butser Ancient farm-Textilesfor a small selection of types and sizes.

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