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From Fell of Barhullion, Wigtownshire

Postcard of Spearhead.
000-100-034-329-C
© National Museums Scotland

Spearhead

This bronze spearhead comes from Fell of Barhullion in Wigtownshire. It dates from between 1200 and 950 BC. Large spearheads like this one were probably ceremonial weapons.

The spearhead is leaf-shaped and slightly curved, with loops at the base of the blade.

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


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Online ID: 000-100-034-329-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.DG 52
Date: Between 1200 and 950 BC
Middle Bronze Age
Material: Bronze; leaf-shaped; slightly curved; loops at base of blade
Dimensions: 15.13" L
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Where: Scotland, Wigtownshire, Barhullion
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Description: Middle Bronze Age leaf-shaped spearhead with loops at base of blade, from Fell of Barhullion, Wigtownshire
References:
  • Coles, J.M. 'Scottish Late Bronze Age Metalwork: Typology, Distributions and Chronology'. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquities of Scotland, 93 (1959-60), p 81 
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