Cannonball
Object number2012.52.7
Date1755
MediumIron
Credit LineGift of James B. Richardson III
DescriptionIron cannonball marked with British Broad Arrow on one side.DimensionsCircumference x Diameter: 17.5 × 5.5 in. (44.5 × 14 cm)MarksBritish Broad Arrow stamped on one side.
Historical NotesThis cannonball was excvated at the site of Dunbar's Camp. About 50 miles from Fort Duquesne, General Braddock's troops split. A smaller division continued on with Braddock, while a second division stayed near present day Jumonville under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Dunbar. Survivors of the July 9, 1755 Battle of the Monongahela fled back to Dunbar's encampment. Before he died of his wounds, Braddock ordered Dunbar to destroy the remaining military supplies and retreat.
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c. 1750
c. 1870
c. 1755
Allegheny Arsenal
Allegheny Arsenal
Allegheny Arsenal
Allegheny Arsenal