Leister

Three-pronged spear used for fishing, especially salmon.  The leister was a popular piece of poaching equipment.
Object no :
SRTL007n
Collection :
Fishing
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
160mm x 79mm
Materials :
iron
Location :
NA
Related site :
Mark Farm, Castle Kennedy
Accession number :
WIWMS 1987.714
Copyright :
Dumfries & Galloway Council
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