Spearhead

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This bronze spearhead was found at Strathaven in Lanarkshire. It dates from between 1500 and 1200 BC.

The spearhead has loops on its socket.

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

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• Online ID: 000-100-034-328-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.DG 51
• Date: Between 1500 and 1200 BC
  Middle Bronze Age
  
• Material: Bronze; with loops on socket
  
• Dimensions: 4.19" L
  
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• Where: Scotland, Lanarkshire, Strathaven
  
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• Description: Middle Bronze Age spearhead with loops on socket, from Strathaven, Lanarkshire
  
• 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 78 
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