Tyne and Wear HER(6588): Newcastle, Sandhill, ballista balls - Details
6588
Newcastle
Newcastle, Sandhill, ballista balls
Newcastle
NZ26SE
Armour and Weapons
Projectile
Ballista Ball
Roman
Find
Several large ballista balls were found during alterations of the Exchange on Sandhill. Donated to the Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle upon Tyne by Directors of the Newcastle Exchange in 1899.
2520
6383
NZ25206383
Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle upon Tyne, Series 2, Vol VIII (1899), p 133.