Cronk Mooar Viking Burial Spearhead
Date made: Viking
Description: Although very corroded, the socket is not split and is circular in section. There is a copper alloy bar near the base, probably to help secure the socket to the now-decayed wooden shaft. There are sharp shoulders to the blade.
Spearheads such as this were used as thrusting weapons rather than for throwing.
Measurements: 522mm x 29mm x 40mm
Materials: iron
Date found: October 1945
Object name: spear
Collection: Archaeology Collection
ID number: 1966-0374/04