Scabbard chape

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A scabbard chape was placed at the end of the scabbard to protect the sword tip. This example is made of bronze and was found at Gogar Burn in Midlothian while digging a gravel pit. The chape dates from between 950 and 750 BC.

The chape tapers from the mouth to the bottom. It is damaged, with a small hole and crack.

Bronze swords were carried in scabbards, probably of wood and leather.

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• Online ID: 000-100-103-394-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.DL 7
• Date: Between 950 and 750 BC
  
• Material: Bronze
  
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• Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh, Gogar Burn
  
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• Description: Bronze scabbard chape found at Gogar Burn, Midlothian
  
• 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 86 & 118 
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