arrowhead; barb and tang

Description
Flint arrowhead with barbed tangs. Amber-brown colour. Short barbs, tang c1.6mm, finely worked, tip worn. Mounted on a silver brooch by the owner, and consequently polished by wear.
Found in the garden of the West Church Manse.
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Object detail

Department
Object/Archaeology
Measurement details
Dimensions:0 - Whole:L 7cm (L 2 3/4")
Dimensions:0 - Whole:W 2.9cm (W 1 1/8")
Dimensions:0 - Whole:W 1cm (W 3/8")
Field collection reference
arrowhead
Site Type
Find Spot
arrowhead
Accession number
1972-012-001

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