Finds Stories

Find out more about some of our most exciting archaeological finds from the battlefield, which have been researched and assembled into collections by our Finds Programme participants!

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Battle of the buttons

Battle of the buttons

Learn more about the buttons that tell the story of the battle for the North Gate at Hougoumont farm. 

Bombs-and-buttons

An explosive discovery

One of most exciting discoveries yet required a call to the Belgian bomb squad! 

Château d’Hougoumont

Château d’Hougoumont

Hougoumont played a crucial role in the battle, but has stood for centuries before and after it too. Learn more about the finds that give us insight into Hougoumont farm. 

Life of a Musket Ball

Life of a Musket Ball

Musket balls are one of the most common finds from the battlefield. Find out what they can tell us about the Battle of Waterloo.

James Callum

James Callum

Find out more about the story of Private James Callum, the ancestor of one of our Finds Programme participants! 

Same Kit, Different Day

Same Kit, Different Day

One of most exciting discoveries yet required a call to the Belgian bomb squad! 

The Eagles Claws

The Eagles Claws

Learn more about an exciting find in our collection, which once belonged to a French soldier…

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