Spearheads, Birrens
Birrens
Two spearheads found at Birrens Roman Fort. the first of these
has a flat leaf shaped 6 inch long blade attached to a hollow
circular shaft section. Found in the 1936/37 excavation, the
blade is currently on loan from the Antiquarian Society. The
shaft of the spear is fairly clear and unobstructed, however has
subsequently been repaired with glue. There has been a great deal
of surface corrosion with this object, and the tip has gone
missing.
The second spearhead has a flat leaf shape with a short narrow,
solid neck section with a shaft missing. Two central ridges are
visible along the centre of one side. No detail remains on the
reverse. There has been much surface erosion and it is composed of
three fragments glued together.
Object no :
RPD0133
Collection :
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
length: 167 mm width: 44 mm diameter (shaft): 18 mm
Materials :
metal & iron
Location :
Birrens
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