Spearhead

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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: National Museums Scotland
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• 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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