Spearhead

This bronze spearhead was found at Birkeyden near Lauder in Berwickshire. It dates from between 1500 and 1150 BC.

The mouth of the socket is damaged and one loop has broken off. The surface of the metal is pitted and corroded.

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:	000-100-034-344-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 84
Date:	Between 1500 and 1150 BC
Material:	Bronze; mouth of socket imperfect; one loop missing
Dimensions:	6" L x 1.06" (across blade)
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Who:	Lady John Scott Collection
Where:	Scotland, Berwickshire, Lauder, Birkeyden
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Description:	Spearhead
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 77.
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