Spearhead

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This bronze spearhead was found at Gattercauld Quarry near Ceres in Fife. It dates from between 1200 and 950 BC. The massive size and quality of the spearhead suggests it was part of a ceremonial weapon.

The spearhead has a midrib to the base of the socket.

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• Online ID: 000-100-034-350-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.DG 94
• Date: Between 1200 and 950 BC
  Late Bronze Age
  
• Material: Bronze; midrib to base of socket
  
• Dimensions: 14.81" x 2.75"
  
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• Where: Scotland, Fife, Ceres, Gattercauld Quarry
  
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• Description: Late Bronze Age spearhead with midrib to base of socket, from Gattercauld Quarry, near Ceres, Fife
  
• References:
  • Coles, J.M. 'Scottish Late Bronze Age Metalwork: Typology, Distributions and Chronology'. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquities of Scotland, 93 (1959-60), p 78 
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