Bronze artefacts

Bronze artefacts

ID: QZP40_2471_P102 DESCRIPTION: These three bronze pieces were found near Armadale Castle on Skye. The bronze, leaf-shaped, sword was 22½ inches long. Holes through it can be seen on the left of the drawing where a wood or bone handle could be attached. The spear head was one of two identical ones found. Neither was attached to a handle and both were almost 8 inches long. The Pin of Bronze was about 10 inches long and ended in a cup-shaped head. It is unlikely that this would have been a weapon. It is more likely a hair pin or fastening pin despite its sharpness making it quite dangerous to wear. This illustration is taken from 'The Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland' vol.3 PLACENAME: N/A SOURCE: Highland Libraries COLLECTION: Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland (illustrations) Asset ID: 31570 KEYWORDS: