Spearhead

This bronze spearhead was found at Struan at Bracadale on Skye. It dates from between 950 and 750 BC.

The long spearhead has a midrib running its entire length. The socket is broken off and the blade is damaged.

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

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Online ID:	000-100-188-168-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 114
Date:	Between 950 and 750 BC
Material:	Bronze
Dimensions:	12.5" L
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Where:	Scotland, Inverness-shire, Skye, Bracadale, Struan
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Description:	Bronze spearhead from Struan, Skye, Inverness-shire
References:	Close-Brooks, J. New finds of Late Bronze-age spearheads from Scotland. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 107 (1975-76), pp 312-3.
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