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Crossbow nut; Crossbow bolts

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From Buiston Crannog, Ayrshire

Postcard of Crossbow nut; Crossbow bolts.
000-100-043-394-C
© National Museums Scotland

Crossbow nut; Crossbow bolts

This antler crossbow nut (part of the trigger mechanism for a crossbow) and three iron bolts were found at Buiston Crannog in Ayrshire. They date from between 585 and 630. Crossbows such as these were used at close quarters.

The antler nut is rounded on one edge, to allow it to swivel and release the crossbow string when fired. The bolts are long and sturdy, for piercing.

For over 5000 years people in Scotland have hunted for sport and prestige as well as to obtain food. Scenes of aristocratic hunting were carved on stone monuments around 750 to 850. One from St Vigeans has a crouching archer aiming a crossbow at a boar.


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Online ID: 000-100-043-394-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.HV 106
Date: Between 585 and 630
Material: Antler
Iron
Iron
Iron
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What: Crossbow bolt
Crossbow bolt
Crossbow bolt
Crossbow nut
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Where: Scotland, Ayrshire, Buiston Crannog
Scotland, Ayrshire, Buiston Crannog
Scotland, Ayrshire, Buiston Crannog
Scotland, Ayrshire, Buiston Crannog
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Description: Iron crossbow bolt from Buiston Crannog, Ayrshire
Iron crossbow bolt from Buiston Crannog, Ayrshire
Iron crossbow bolt from Buiston Crannog, Ayrshire
Crossbow nut of antler, from Buiston Crannog, Ayrshire
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