Rare spearhead and sword among incredible Bronze Age discovery in Scottish BUILDING SITE

Last Update: June 20, 2018 at 12:21 pm

SOURCE:   The Sun

Feb. 15, 2017

 

Remarkable finds in a pit close to the Late Bronze Age settlement in Carnoustie, Angus

 

The discovery of an “extremely rare” Bronze Age spearhead has been hailed as a find of “international significance” after it was unearthed at a building site.

The gold-decorated weapon was among a ground-breaking hoard of ancient artefacts discovered in a pit close to the Late Bronze Age settlement in Carnoustie, Angus.

 

A bronze sword was also found, alongside a leather and wooden sword sheath — believed to be the best preserved Late Bronze Age scabbard in Britain.

The hoard of metalwork hints at the wealth of the local warrior society who lived in the area around 1000-800BC.

The dig, carried out on behalf of Angus Council, also uncovered the largest Neolithic hall ever found in Scotland — dating back to 4000 BC.

 

 

FULL STORY WITH PHOTO:  https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/2873163/rare-spearhead-and-sword-among-incredible-bronze-age-discovery-in-scottish-building-site/