Bronze spearhead found in the Dean Water, Angus

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This bronze spearhead was found in the Dean Water in Angus. It was probably made in Ireland between 1500 and 1300 BC.

The spearhead is decorated with lines and punched dots.

The long-standing links between Ireland and Scotland brought many Irish objects and ideas to Scotland, including this decorated spearhead.

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• Online ID: 000-100-034-316-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.DG 23
• Date: Between 1500 and1300 BC
  Late Bronze Age
  
• Material: Bronze; looped; with incised lines and punctulation on the blade
  Spearhead
  
• Dimensions: 5.25" L
  
• What: Spearhead
  
• Subject:
• Who: Bell Collection
  
• Where: Scotland, Angus, Dean Water
  
• Event:
• Description: Late Bronze Age looped spearhead with incised lines and punctulation on the blade, from Dean Water, Angus
  
• References:
  • Coles, John M. In: Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 101 (1968-69). Scottish Early Bronze Age metalwork. [Edinburgh]: Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 1969
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