Spearhead

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This bronze spearhead was found at Broughton in Peeblesshire. It dates from between 1500 and 1150 BC.

The socket forms a strong midrib which extends nearly to the point. There are two loops on the socket, one of which is broken. Spearheads of this shape are fairly common in Scotland, though moulds are rare.

Spears were used both for fighting and for hunting. Some were designed to be thrusting weapons, while other lighter examples were designed to be thrown.

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• Online ID: 000-100-188-156-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.DG 93
• Date: Between 1500 and 1150 BC
  
• Material: Bronze
  
• Dimensions: 4.25" L x 0.75" D
  
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• Where: Scotland, Peeblesshire, Glenholm and Kilbucho, Broughton
  
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• Description: Bronze spearhead from Broughton, 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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