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Spearhead

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from Mumrills, Stirlingshire

Postcard of Spearhead.
000-100-037-551-C
© National Museums Scotland

Spearhead

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 between 80 and 180 AD.

Portion of an iron spearhead, from Mumrills

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: 000-100-037-551-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.FRB 434
Date: Between 80 and 180 AD
Material: Iron
Dimensions: 4.30" L
What: Spearhead / portion
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Where: Scotland, Stirlingshire, Falkirk, Mumrills
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