The Adam Park Project

Item Information:

Catalogue Number: 13/03/010 Source: TAPP Archaeology Surveys Location: No13 & 14 Adam Park Report No: Report No.21 Artifact Type: Ammunition Production Date: 2013-11-20 00:00:00 Dimensions of Item: 38mm dia Copyright with The Adam Park Project

Other Description:

This cap has a 38mm external diameter and a depth of 30mm. On the top is written in raised text the message ‘REMOVE BEFORE FIRING’ and despite heavy corrosion and pitting the characters ‘WD’ and ‘Z’ are also visible. There are two 8mm holes in the bottom rim of the cap.

Historic Context:

The dropped fuse cap shows that the mortar bombs were being prepared for firing in the area. The process involved taking the cap off after inserting the fuse into the top of the round. The caps were then cast aside. Other similar items have been found across the estate at No.17, No.7 and No.10 Adam Park.