Spearhead

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

The leaf-shaped spearhead has a rib along the socket and flattened loops.

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: 000-100-188-166-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.DG 111
• Date: Between 1500 and 1150 BC
  
• Material: Leaf
  
• Dimensions: 5.85" L x 1.1" (across blade)
  
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• Where: Scotland, Caithness, Canisbay
  
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• Description: Bronze spearhead from Canisbay, Caithness
  
• 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, 142. 
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