from Newstead, Roxburghshire
A javelin is a light spear which was thrown. This iron javelin head was found during excavations at the site of the Roman fort at Newstead in Roxburghshire. It was part of the equipment of the auxiliary cavalry, used between 80 and 100 AD.
Iron javelin head from Newstead
There were two classes of Roman soldiers: the elite legionary and the ordinary auxiliary soldier, each with its own type of equipment. Auxiliary troops were recruited from the populations of conquered countries. As a result, their equipment varied widely.
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