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Fragment of an iron sword

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From Stevenston Sands, North Ayrshire

Postcard of Fragment of an iron sword.
000-100-033-925-C
© National Museums Scotland

Fragment of an iron sword

This iron sword fragment was found at Stevenston Sands in North Ayrshire. It was made in the last two centuries BC. The form of the sword suggests that it is an Irish type.

The fragment is from the upper part of the sword blade. At the top, the concave ridge represents the edge of the missing guard.

Gradually swords replaced rapiers, daggers and dirks as the favoured weapon of the elite. With the arrival of iron, tougher and deadlier weapons could be made.


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Online ID: 000-100-033-925-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.BMC 371
Date: Between 200 BC and 0
Material: Iron; at the top a concave ridge representing edge of missing guard
Dimensions: 2.50" L x 1.50" W
What: Sword / fragment
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Where: Scotland, Ayrshire, Stevenston Sands
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Description: Fragment of a sword of Irish type, from Stevenston Sands
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