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flag Archaeologists found an unexploded mortar shell at Scotland's Culloden Battlefield.

flag Archaeologists discovered an intact, unexploded 5.5-inch mortar shell at Scotland's Culloden Battlefield, marking the first complete piece of government ordnance ever found at the site. flag The shell, likely fired during the 1746 conflict, was recovered from boggy ground where its fuse failed to ignite, preserving it for nearly 280 years. flag Following analysis by specialists, the artifact has been deemed safe and will be displayed at the visitor center.

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