from Birkeyden, Lauder, Berwickshire
This bronze spearhead was found at Birkeyden near Lauder in Berwickshire. It dates from between 1500 and 1150 BC.
The mouth of the socket is damaged and one loop has broken off. The surface of the metal is pitted and corroded.
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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