Spearhead

This iron spearhead for a throwing spear or javelin was found at Lyne in Peeblesshire. It was used by the Roman auxiliary cavalry, sometime between 80 and 180 AD.

The triangular head is barbed.

Roman spears were either thrown or thrust at a target. The two functions led to differences in manufacture, with throwing spears (javelins) usually lighter. The auxiliary cavalry carried either throwing spears or the heavier thrusting lance.

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Online ID:	000-100-036-722-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.FR 281
Date:	Between 80 and 180 AD
Material:	Iron; barbed
Dimensions:	8.00" L
What:	Spearhead / javelin head
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Where:	Scotland, Peeblesshire, Lyne
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Description:	Barbed iron throwing spear or javelin head, from Lyne, Peeblesshire
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