The piece was dated from the remains of the wood shaft it was attached to
JERSEY HERITAGE
JERSEY HERITAGE
A rare and complete metal spearhead dating back thousands of years to the Bronze Age has gone on display in Jersey after being found on the island.
It was discovered on the beach at Gorey by a metal detectorist in August.
Carbon dating on the remains of the wood shaft it was attached to confirmed it was from between 1207BC and 1004BC, Jersey Heritage said.
The "really exciting find" was also "thought to be unique to the Channel Islands and a rare find", it added.
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