Spearhead

Probably used as a throwing spear or javelin. The spearhead was lashed to the shaft through the loops either side of the socket.

Devon Prehistory card record
Bronze spearhead, leaf shaped Node, long shaft, side loops half way down. V. fine.
(LM/07/17)

Object Summary

Accession Loan No.
50/1956
Category
Antiquities
Collection Class
Devon archaeology
Collection Area Region
Northern Europe
Material
copper alloy
Common Name
spearhead
Simple Name
spear
Period Classification
Bronze Age (2600-700 BC)

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spearhead