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From Urquhart Castle, near Drumnadrochit, Inverness-Shire

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This iron bolt for a crossbow was one of a number of objects found during the restoration of Urquhart Castle near Drumnadrochit in Inverness-shire. It dates from the 14th or 15th century and was for military use.

One of thirteen arrowheads of iron for military use, highly developed, from Urquhart Castle, 14th - 15th century

Dating from the 12th century, Urquhart Castle commanded a strategic position on Loch Ness and was vital to the crown's control of the Highlands. It was partially blown up when evacuated by government forces in 1691 and thereafter decayed rapidly.

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