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A large number of Jacobite projectiles have been found at the site of the Battle of Culloden in Scotland . Researchers discovered objects such as lead musket balls and cannon shot. ‌

The Battle of Culloden was fought on April 16, 1746, and saw the decisive defeat of the Jacobite army. The Jacobite forces were headed by Bonnie Prince Charlie, while the government army was led by the Duke of Cumberland. ‌

The new discoveries were made at an area of the battlefield that had not previously yielded any archaeological findings. Among the most interesting results from the investigation, which took place between October 13 and 18, was the recovery of what is thought to be a three-pound cannon ball fired by Jacobite artillery. ‌

The findings were made by a te

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