Spearhead

This iron spearhead was found during excavations at the site of the Roman outpost fort at Strageath in Perthshire. It was part of the equipment of the auxiliary infantry, used between 80 and 180 AD.

The spearhead is corroded and chipped.

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:	000-100-103-279-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.1997.258
Date:	80 - 180 AD Between 80 and 180 AD
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What:	Spear
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Where:	Scotland, Perthshire, Muthill, Strageath
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Description:	Auxiliary infantry spear from Strageath, Perthshire, 80 - 180 AD
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