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Archaeologists have recently discovered a trove of ammunition at one of Scotland’s most iconic battle sites – shedding light on its turbulent final days.
The discovery, made at Collen Battlefield near Inverness in the Scottish Highlands, was announced by the National Trust for Scotland on Oct. 30. A group of volunteers and archaeologists discovered the artefact at the beginning of the month.
The Battle of Calloden took place on April 16, 1746, when the Jacobite army led by Charles Edward Stuart, also known as Bonnie Prince Charlie, collided with King George II’s Troops.
The heroes were found well covered with the violent veil of the war of conquest: the archaeologists
In less than an hour of fighting, the Jacobites were defeated and all attempts to restore the Stuarts to the throne of Britain were defeated.
Culloden was also the last battle, a major battle fought on British soil, cementing its importance in modern British history.
Archaeologists in Scotland have found more than 100 projectiles at Colled Battlefield – providing new evidence from the 1746 conflict between the Jacobites and the government. (National Trust for Scotland)
The main find contains more than 100 projectiles, including musket balls and cannon shot, press release from NTS.
“Among them [was] What is believed to be a three-pound cannonball was fired by the Jacobite Artillery,” it was released.
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“This collection of artefacts not only proves that archeology from the war has survived in this area, but the project leaders believe that it has provided evidence of one of the most amazing episodes of the war, from the beginning to the end of time.”
Archaeologists dug trenches, made test pits and used metal detectors to find artefacts – which they let loose.
The National Trust for Scotland has confirmed that musket balls and cannon shots found near Inverness can reveal the final, chaotic moments of the battle of Culloden. (Andy Jepson)
A spokesperson from NTS told FOX News Digital
Because the musket balls were used by infantry, and because of the location of the projectiles, historians believe that they are connected to the Irish brigade of France, which fought against the Jacobites during the last period of the war.
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“What was most interesting was the suggestion that the musket balls fired by the Jacobite and Government forces, included the pistol balls fired by the government dragguls,” he said.
“[A]The Jacobites retreated, a battalion of the French troops in the French service, fighting the Jacobites, resisting hundreds of bad guys, advancing to the right of Cobham’s line, “said the officer.
Experts say the artefacts can reveal how the Irish Brigade fought to protect Bonnie Prince’s recondite troops during the final conflict. (National Trust for Scotland)
“This action helped thousands of Jacobites to be removed from the field, but it is mentioned in the shorthand of many history books … I think the archaeologists were saying that this was their best find of the year.”
Because the land is boggy, projectiles were never found in previous excavations.
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“Archaeologists believe that the forest of the 19th century may have created the acid soil, and the effects of the tree can also cause disturbances,” said many factors that made it challenging to investigate in the past, “said the official.
Investigators say the artefacts have been buried for hundreds of years under forested soil and forested areas that have been hidden from the past. (National Trust for Scotland)
The company spokesman added that they intend to do one major dig at Culloden a year, but archaeologists “will probably be visiting another part of the war in 2026.”
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He concluded, “they’ve made amazing discoveries over the years and while great care and respect is always taken in this solemn place, there’s a lot more to learn about the war and, hopefully, things to be found.”
