Spearhead

This iron spearhead was found at Urquhart Castle near Drumnadrochit in Inverness-shire. It dates from between the 13th and 15th century.

The spearhead has a diamond section.

Urquhart Castle commanded a strategic position on Loch Ness. It was vital to the Scottish crown's control of the northern and western Highlands.

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Online ID:	000-100-000-283-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.HY 43
Date:	Between the 13th and 15th century
Material:	Iron
Dimensions:	155 mm
What:
Subject:	Finds from Urquhart Castle (NMAS Classification)
Who:
Where:	Scotland, Inverness-shire, Glen Urquhart, Urquhart Castle
Event:
Description:	Socketed spearhead of iron, diamond section, from Urquhart Castle
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