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image captionThe piece was dated from the remains of the wood shaft it was attached to
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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Thursday February 4, 2021, 9:06 AM
Jersey Museum & Art Gallery, Mont Orgueil, the Maritime Museum and Jersey Archive are all welcoming visitors once again. Credit: ITV Channel TV
Jersey Heritage s indoor sites have now reopened.
They had remained closed due to ongoing coronavirus restrictions.
But now, Jersey Museum & Art Gallery, Mont Orgueil, the Maritime Museum and Jersey Archive are all welcoming visitors once again.
Masks must, however, be worn inside.
Hamptonne, Elizabeth Castle and La Hougue Bie remain closed until the new season in March.