Spearhead

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This bronze spearhead was found at Balmaclellan in Kirkcudbrightshire. It dates from between 950 and 750 BC.

The leaf-shaped blade has a rounded midrib. There are two peg holes in the socket for the attachment of the wooden spear shaft which has not survived.

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

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• Online ID: 000-180-001-310-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.DG 44
• Date: Between 950 and 750 BC
  Late Bronze Age
  
• Material: Bronze
  
• Dimensions: 6.00" L
  
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• Where: Scotland, Kirkcudbrightshire, Balmaclellan
  
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• Description: Late Bronze Age spearhead from Balmaclellan, Kirkcudbrightshire
  
• 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 78. 
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