Ingot

This bronze ingot was found next to Stack House at An Ard at Gairloch in Ross and Cromarty. It could have been used to make a bronze weapon or tool such as a dagger or small axehead. The ingot probably dates from between 2300 and 2000 BC.

The dagger-shaped ingot is made of bronze containing arsenic. One edge is badly nicked.

Early metalworkers made a range of tools and weapons from bronze. Some were cast in clay or stone moulds. Others were hammered from ingots. Ingots were also useful for transporting metal between places.

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Online ID:	000-100-034-784-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.DT 5
Date:	Between 2300 and 2000 BC
Material:	Bronze, arsenical; dagger-shaped; one edge badly nicked
Dimensions:	3.80" L x 1.70" max W x 0.25" thick
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Where:	Scotland, Ross and Cromarty, Gairloch, An Ard, Stack House
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Description:	Dagger-shaped ingot of arsenical bronze from Stack House, An Ard
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