Cannonball Dated to the Battle of the Alamo - Archaeology Magazine

Cannonball Dated to the Battle of the Alamo - Archaeology Magazine

Bronze cannonball SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS—According to a KVUE report, an intact bronze cannonball unearthed at the Alamo, a Spanish mission built in the eighteenth century, was fired during the Texas Revolution and the 13-day siege of the fort in 1836. The projectile was found beneath about three feet of earth near the Alamo Church. The cannonball is thought to have been fired by the Mexican Army, which reclaimed the Alamo under the leadership of Pre…

Cannonball discovery dates from the Battle of the Alamo

Archaeologists working at The Alamo have uncovered a rare and remarkably well-preserved artefact from one of the most pivotal moments in Texas history: a fully intact cannonball dating back to the Battle of the Alamo. The discovery was made on March 5, 2026—just one day before the 190th anniversary of the battle—during ongoing excavations near the Alamo Church. The four-pound, solid bronze cannonball was found approximately three feet below grou…

Bronze Cannonball Discovered at the Alamo Ahead of 190th Anniversary

Archaeologists at the Alamo have uncovered a rare intact bronze cannonball believed to date to the 1836 siege, offering a new glimpse into one of Texas history’s most iconic battles.