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from Inverness, Inverness-shire

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000-100-034-348-C
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Spearhead

This bronze spearhead was found at Inverness in Inverness-shire. It dates from between 1500 and 1150 BC.

The spearhead has a stout socket and flat 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: 000-100-034-348-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.DG 91
Date: Between 1500 and 1150 BC
Middle Bronze Age
Material: Bronze; socket stout; flat loops
Dimensions: 5.25" L
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Where: Scotland, Inverness-shire, Inverness
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Description: Middle Bronze Age spearhead with flat loops, from Inverness
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, 143. 
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