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This iron dagger blade or scramasax was found at the vitrified fort of Dun Mac Uisneachan at Ardchattan in Argyll. It was used sometime between 400 and 900.

The single-edged blade and tang survive, although they are much corroded.

The period between 400 and 900 was a turbulent one in Scottish history, with tribal groups of Picts, Scots, Angles, Britons and Scandinavians contesting for power. Greater skills in ironworking produced bigger and better weapons.

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• Online ID: 000-100-040-957-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.HH 47
• Date: Between 400 and 900
  
• Material: Iron
  Dagger blade / scramasax
  
• Dimensions: 12.00" L
  
• What: Dagger blade / scramasax
  
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• Where: Scotland, Argyll, Ardchattan, Loch Etive, Dun Mac Uisneachan
  
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• Description: Iron dagger blade or scramasax from Dun Mac Uisneachan, Ardchattan, Argyll
  
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