Spearhead

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This iron spearhead was found at the site of the Roman fort at Mumrills in Stirlingshire. It probably formed part of the equipment of a member of the auxiliary infantry. The spear was used sometime between 80 and 180 AD.

The socket and part of the blade are imperfect.

There were two classes of Roman soldiers: the elite legionary and the ordinary auxiliary, each with its own equipment. Every soldier, infantry and cavalry, was fully equipped. Military equipment was mass produced.

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• Online ID: 000-100-037-549-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.FRB 430
• Date: Between 80 and 180 AD
  
• Material: Iron; distinct midrib on blade
  
• Dimensions: 7.25" L
  
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• Where: Scotland, Stirlingshire, Falkirk, Mumrills
  
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• Description: Iron spearhead with distinct midrib on blade, from Mumrills
  
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