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Archaeologists uncover musket balls, fortifications from the Battle of Bunker Hill
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Chris Williams , as published by FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News
· June 21, 2026
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Key takeaway The excavation has also uncovered the remains of a fortification from the Revolutionary War.
Archaeologists have made a discovery in Boston at the Bunker Hill Monument. They have found evidence of the past, including musket balls and gun flints. The excavation has also uncovered the remains of a fortification from the Revolutionary War.
This find is related to the Battle of Bunker Hill. For more information on this discovery, readers can refer to the source, which may have additional details on the excavation and its findings.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 7 Austin (KTBC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Archaeologists have made a discovery in Boston at the Bunker Hill Monument. They have found evidence of the past, including musket balls and gun flints. The excavation has also uncovered the remains…
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