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Roman iron spearhead
Small spearhead with a long leaf-shaped blade which is slightly curved to one side. The circular-sectioned socket is pierced by a single rivet hole. The three spearheads (Fig 10.12 Nos 278-80) belong to the category commonly referred to as 'leaf-shaped', a rather general term which covers most Roman spearheads. Number 279 is typically small, 'leaf-shaped' spear, with a drawn-out point. The slender blade would make it suitable for thrusting. Condition: Tip missing.
Collection Area
Archaeology & Numismatics
Item Number
82.22H/3.5
Find Information
Site Name: Segontium, Caernarfon
Grid Reference: SH 485 624
Collection Method: excavation
Date: 1975
Notes: Context, Code: 2279, Feature type: spread of brown soil, Date of context: phase 4A Flavian-Trajanic
Measurements
length / mm:157 (broken)
maximum width / mm:26 (of blade)
width / mm
diameter / mm:13 (socket)
length / mm:104 (blade - broken)
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