Spearhead

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This bronze spearhead was found under moss and gravel in the Mount Bog at Castlecraig in Peeblesshire. It dates from between 1500 and 1150 BC.

The leaf-shaped spearhead has projecting loops on the long socket. Spearheads of this shape are fairly common in Scotland, though moulds are rare.

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

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• Online ID: 000-100-034-342-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.DG 77
• Date: Between 1500 and 1150 BC
  Middle Bronze Age
  
• Material: Bronze; leaf-shaped; with projecting loops on the socket
  
• Dimensions: 6.75" L
  
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• Where: Scotland, Peeblesshire, Castlecraig, Mount Bog
  
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• Description: Middle Bronze Age leaf-shaped spearhead with projecting loops on the socket, found under moss and gravel in the Mount Bog, Castlecraig, Peeblesshire
  
• 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, 143. 
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