RecordSpear butt< 1 of 1 > Back From Traprain Law, East Lothian
Spear buttA spear butt, also known as a ferrule, is a metal fitting placed over the end of a wooden shaft to protect it. This bronze example was found at Traprain Law in East Lothian. It dates from between 0 and 400 AD. The butt would protect and give weight to the end of a spear shaft. It has a rivet or a repair at the bottom. A fragment of wood is preserved within the butt. The large defended hillfort at Traprain Law was an important site in Iron Age Scotland. A large number of Roman and native objects have been found from there, showing that the native population prospered in its contacts with the Romans. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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