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This bronze sword was found at Poldar Moss in Stirlingshire. It dates from between 1150 and 950 BC.

The sword is leaf-shaped, with two rivet holes in each wing, one with a rivet surviving. There is a large slot in the grip to secure an organic handle.

Technological advances in bronze casting in the late Bronze Age resulted in new and better weapons.

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• Online ID: 000-100-034-408-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.DL 40
• Date: Between 1150 and 950 BC
  Late Bronze Age
  
• Material: Bronze; leaf-shaped; two rivet holes in each wing, one with a rivet in it; large slot in handle plate
  
• Dimensions: 23.25" L
  
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• Where: Scotland, Stirlingshire, Poldar Moss
  
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• Description: Late Bronze Age leaf-shaped sword from Poldar Moss, Stirlingshire
  
• 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 86 
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