Archaeologists find musket balls and fort linked to Battle of Bunker Hill (opens original article in a new tab)

Archaeologists uncovered musket balls and a 1775 ditch linked to the Battle of Bunker Hill in Boston, confirming historical accounts of the site's fortifications.

• Archaeologists discovered musket balls and a ditch from the Battle of Bunker Hill in Boston's Charlestown area.
• The dig confirmed the location of an earthen fort built by American patriots in 1775, matching a historical map.
• Artifacts found include musket parts, teacups, and tobacco pipes, but no human remains have been recovered.