Spearhead

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This iron spearhead was found during excavations at the site of the Roman outpost fort at Strageath in Perthshire. It was part of the equipment of the auxiliary infantry, used between 80 and 180 AD.

The spearhead is corroded and chipped.

There were two classes of Roman soldiers: the elite legionary and the ordinary auxiliary, each with its own equipment. Every soldier, infantry and cavalry, was fully equipped. Military equipment was mass produced.

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• Online ID: 000-100-103-279-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.1997.258
• Date: 80 - 180 AD
  Between 80 and 180 AD
  
• Material: Spear
  
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• What: Spear
  
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• Where: Scotland, Perthshire, Muthill, Strageath
  
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• Description: Auxiliary infantry spear from Strageath, Perthshire, 80 - 180 AD
  
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