Offered here is an 8” x 6” display case containing 23 lead round balls, some shot and some in dropped condition. Balls range in size from 0.72” to 0.37”.

These are from the collection of author/publisher Dean Thomas, who upon his death was researching, collecting, and writing about the world history of round shot.

The Battle of Marton Moor occurred on July 2, 1644, and was a decisive Parliamentarian victory during the English Civil War, fought near York. Parliamentarian forces, including Scottish allies, defeated the Royalists led by Prince Rupert of the Rhine, ending Royalist power in the north of England. Key figures included Oliver Cromwell, who led a crucial cavalry counterattack. The battle was fought during a siege of York. Prince Rupert's army marched to relieve the city, while the Parliamentarian forces, including the Scottish army, moved to intercept him and won a decisive victory. The Royalists suffered an estimated 4,000 dead and 1,500 captured, while Parliamentarian losses were much lower.   [jet] [ph:jet]

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