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Spearhead

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From Licklyhead, Premnay, Aberdeenshire

This bronze spearhead was found at Licklyhead at Premnay in Aberdeenshire. It dates from between 1500 and 1200 BC.

The spearhead has a midrib on each face of the blade and loops on the socket.

Warriors had a major social role in their society and displayed their status through fancy weapons.

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Online ID: 000-100-034-352-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland X.DG 98
Date: Between 1500 and 1200 BC
Middle Bronze Age
Material: Bronze; socketed; protected loops on socket; midrib on each face of the blade
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Where: Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Premnay, Licklyhead
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Description: Middle Bronze Age spearhead with protected loops on socket and midrib on each face of blade, from Licklyhead, Premnay, Aberdeenshire
References:
- Coles, J.M. 'Scottish Middle Bronze Age Metalwork'. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquities of Scotland, 97 (1963-64), p 141
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