CANNON

One small cannon barrel fragment, possibly from a light cannon known as

a robinet, has been unearthed (the bore at the end of the barrel is only

1-1/4 inches across). A varied assortment of 17th-century cannon balls

have also been found, appropriate sizes for such ordnance as

demiculverines, sakers, minions, and falcons.

[Illustration: FIRING A DEMICULVERINE FROM A BASTION AT "JAMES FORT."

(Conjectural sketch by Sidney E. King.)]

[Illustration: HILT AND PORTION OF BLADE OF A SWEPT-HILT RAPIER

EXCAVATED AT JAMESTOWN OF THE 1600-1610 PERIOD.]

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