Javelin head

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

The small width of the socket suggests this was a javelin rather than a hand-held spear.

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:	000-100-040-008-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 402
Date:	Between 0 and 400 AD
Material:	Split socket
Dimensions:	3.88" L
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Where:	Scotland, East Lothian, Traprain Law
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Description:	Javelin head 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. 402.
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