Archaeologists find musket balls and fort linked to Battle of Bunker Hill
Dig at Boston site reveals ammunition intriguing finds from 1775 clash that launched revolutionary war in earnest
TL;DR
- Archaeologists discovered an earthen fort and artifacts from the Battle of Bunker Hill in Boston's Charlestown.
- The dig confirmed the existence and shape of a fort constructed by American patriots on Breed's Hill in 1775.
- Artifacts found include musket balls, gun flints, and objects likely left by British troops.
- The discovery provides a physical link to the battle, allowing visitors to interact with historical items.
- The Battle of Bunker Hill, fought on June 17, 1775, is considered a significant early battle of the American Revolution.