41 Lead shot (A common artifact type)

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The trade with Virginia provided the Occaneechi with flintlock muskets and pistols. Ammunition for such weapons comprised small, spherical pieces of lead shot, many of which were found at the site.

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Excavating Occaneechi Town

The original version published by the UNC Research Laboratories of Archaeology includes historical background, interactive activities, and additional information about Occaneechi Town.