ECM.6681-2018
Parts
Object number
ECM.6681-2018
Object type
Identification
Title
Iron mortal shell
Description
Fragment of cast iron mortar shell fired by the Venetians during the Siege of the Acropolis (1687)
Description
Content (event)
battle: Siege of the Acropolis (1687)
Content (people)
Material
iron
Production
People
The Venetians (Maker)
History and association
Object history note
Philip T Godsal (OE 1863-9); 'a piece of a shell found on the top of the Parthenon having been used by the Venetians against it'.