Spearhead

This bronze spearhead was found at Merton in Wigtownshire. It dates from between 1200 and 950 BC.

The spearhead has loops at the base.

Warriors had a major social role in their society and displayed their status through fancy weapons.

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Online ID:	000-100-034-314-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.DG 19
Date:	Between 1200 and 950 BC Middle Bronze Age
Material:	Bronze
Dimensions:	9.50" L
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Where:	Scotland, Wigtownshire, Newton Stewart, Merton
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Description:	Middle Bronze Age spearhead from Merton, Wigtownshire
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 81
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