Spearhead

This bronze spearhead was found under moss and gravel in the Mount Bog at Castlecraig in Peeblesshire. It dates from between 1500 and 1150 BC.

The leaf-shaped spearhead has projecting loops on the long socket. Spearheads of this shape are fairly common in Scotland, though moulds are rare.

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

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Online ID:	000-100-034-342-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 77
Date:	Between 1500 and 1150 BC Middle Bronze Age
Material:	Bronze; leaf-shaped; with projecting loops on the socket
Dimensions:	6.75" L
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Where:	Scotland, Peeblesshire, Castlecraig, Mount Bog
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Description:	Middle Bronze Age leaf-shaped spearhead with projecting loops on the socket, found under moss and gravel in the Mount Bog, Castlecraig, Peeblesshire
References:	Coles, J.M. Scottish Middle Bronze Age Metalwork. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquities of Scotland, 97 (1963-64), pp 82-156, esp. 103-11, 143.
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