Spearhead

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This bronze spearhead was found near the Eildon Hills in Roxburghshire. It dates from between 1150 and 950 BC.

The leaf-shaped spearhead has a sharp midrib and loops at the base of the blade. The edges and mouth of the socket are damaged.

Spears were used both for fighting and for hunting. Some were designed to be thrusting weapons, while other lighter examples were designed to be thrown.

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• Online ID: 000-100-188-157-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.DG 95
• Date: Between 1150 and 950 BC
  
• Material: Bronze
  
• Dimensions: 6.69" L
  
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• Where: Scotland, Roxburghshire, Eildon Hills
  
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• Description: Bronze spearhead from the Eildon Hills, Roxburghshire
  
• References:
  • Coles, J.M. Scottish Middle Bronze Age Metalwork. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquities of Scotland, 97 (1963-64), pp 82-156, esp. 103-11, 144. 
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