Spearhead

This bronze spearhead was found at Canisbay in Caithness. It dates from between 1500 and 1150 BC

The leaf-shaped spearhead has a rib along the socket and flattened loops.

Spears were used both for fighting and for hunting. Some were designed to be thrusting weapons, while other lighter examples were designed to be thrown.

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Online ID:	000-100-188-166-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.DG 111
Date:	Between 1500 and 1150 BC
Material:	Leaf
Dimensions:	5.85" L x 1.1" (across blade)
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Where:	Scotland, Caithness, Canisbay
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Description:	Bronze spearhead from Canisbay, Caithness
References:	Coles, J.M. Scottish Middle Bronze Age Metalwork. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquities of Scotland, 97 (1963-64), pp 82-156, esp. 103-11, 142.
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