Spearhead

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This bronze spearhead was found at Cruden in Aberdeenshire. It dates from between 1500 and 1150 BC.

The socket forms a strong midrib which extends nearly to the point. Along the centre opposite wings of the blade is a slightly raised moulding. There are two small loops, one broken, on either side of socket. The lip is damaged on one side.

Spears were used both for fighting and for hunting. Some were designed to be thrusting weapons, while other lighter examples were designed to be thrown.

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• Online ID: 000-100-034-343-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.DG 79
• Date: Between 1500 and 1150 BC
  Middle Bronze Age
  
• Material: Bronze; socket forms a strong midrib which extends nearly to the point; along centre opposite wings of blade is a slightly raised moulding; two small loops, one broken, on either side of socket; lip imperfect on one side
  
• Dimensions: 5.50" x 1.13"
  
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• Where: Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Cruden
  
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• Description: Middle Bronze Age spearhead with two small loops on either side of socket, from Cruden, Aberdeenshire
  
• 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, 141. 
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