Spearhead

This bronze spearhead was found at Balmaclellan in Kirkcudbrightshire. It dates from between 950 and 750 BC.

The leaf-shaped blade has a rounded midrib. There are two peg holes in the socket for the attachment of the wooden spear shaft which has not survived.

Warriors had a major social role in their society and displayed their status through fancy weapons.

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Online ID:	000-180-001-310-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0504: National Museums Scotland Part 2 Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.DG 44
Date:	Between 950 and 750 BC Late Bronze Age
Material:	Bronze
Dimensions:	6.00" L
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Where:	Scotland, Kirkcudbrightshire, Balmaclellan
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Description:	Late Bronze Age spearhead from Balmaclellan, Kirkcudbrightshire
References:	Coles, John M. Scottish late Bronze Age metalwork: typology, distributions and chronology. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 93 (1959-1960), pp 16-134, esp. p 78.
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