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New Bullets Uncover Culloden's Final Moments
12 Dec
Summary
- Over 100 projectiles, including musket balls and cannon shot, were unearthed.
- Finds offer insight into the final chaotic moments of the 1746 battle.
- Projectiles suggest a brave last stand by Irish troops fighting with Jacobites.
Archaeologists have unearthed a significant collection of over 100 projectiles at Scotland's Culloden Battlefield, near Inverness. These finds, including musket balls and cannon shot, are providing unprecedented insight into the final, chaotic moments of the 1746 battle. The discoveries confirm that archaeological evidence from this pivotal event has survived in the area.
The artifacts point to one of the most dramatic episodes of the battle, which concluded in less than an hour. While projectiles are not entirely new finds, their location and type offer new perspectives. Historians believe many musket balls were fired by Jacobite infantry and government dragoons during the closing stages.
Specifically, the finds suggest a brave stand by Irish troops fighting with the Jacobites. This action helped thousands of Jacobites escape the field but has historically received minimal attention. The boggy terrain had previously hidden these artifacts, making this discovery particularly significant for understanding the battle's conclusion.
