Spearhead

This iron spearhead was found during excavations at the site of the Roman fort at Newstead in Roxburghshire. It was part of the equipment of the auxiliary infantry, used sometime between 80 and 180 AD.

Iron spearhead from Newstead

There were two classes of Roman soldiers: the elite legionary and the ordinary auxiliary soldier, each with its own type of equipment. Auxiliary troops were recruited from the populations of conquered countries. As a result, their equipment varied widely.

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Online ID:	000-100-036-856-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.FRA 172
Date:	Between 80 and 180 AD
Material:	Iron
Dimensions:	6.50" L
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Who:	Newstead Collection
Where:	Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead
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References:	Curle, J. A Roman frontier post and its people: the fort of Newstead. Glasgow: MacLehose, 1911, p. 188, Pl. XXXVI, 6.
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