Spearhead

This iron spearhead was found at Traprain Law in East Lothian. It dates from between 0 and 400 AD.

The spearhead has a slight midrib to strengthen the blade.

The large defended hillfort at Traprain Law was an important site in Iron Age Scotland. A large number of Roman and native objects have been found from there, showing that the native population prospered in its contacts with the Romans.

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Online ID:	000-100-040-000-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.GVM 393
Date:	Between 0 and 400 AD
Material:	Iron; closed socket; slight midrib; very corroded
Dimensions:	5.20" L x 1.60" max W; socket 2.00"
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Where:	Scotland, East Lothian, Traprain Law
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Description:	Iron spearhead with closed socket and slight midrib, from Traprain Law
References:	Burley, Elizabeth. Metal-work from Traprain Law. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland 89 (1955-1956), 118-226, no. 393.
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