We travelled to see the Battle of Bosworth during the holidays to find out more about King Richard III and the Tudors, as part of school history lessons.
We found the exhibition very interesting and learnt that they found numerous lead cannon balls or rather its correct term, round shot, when the archaeologists did some metal detection in the fields around the Battle of Bosworth.
We are excited about this, as we have found a similar lead round shot in the Silo Field, using metal detection that looks as if it is from the same era.
We know that Harry Hotspur owned the farm and so this would tie in with the dates of the find.
The cannonball and other artefacts found around the farm can be viewed by appointment if you come and stay at the farm.
The cannonball is shown here with money, bells, knives, bottles, and other items.
Find Out More About Cragend
Cragend Farm has a interesting and diverse history, from technical innovations to historic buildings. Tied in closely to the neighbouring Cragside Estate home of Victorian inventor and industrialist Lord Armstrong.