RecordTemporary horseshoe< 1 of 1 > Back From Blackburn Mill, near Cockburnspath, Berwickshire
Temporary horseshoeTemporary horseshoes, also known as hipposandals, were used by the Romans for temporary protection of horses' hooves. This iron example comes from Blackburn Mill near Cockburnspath in Berwickshire. This picture shows the bottom of the horseshoe. The horseshoe was folded rather than nailed around the hoof. This picture clearly shows the spikes on the bottom: three are well preserved and one is broken off. The Blackburn Mill hoard contained over 65 objects, mainly agricultural tools, deposited in two bronze cauldrons in an area which probably was an ancient lake. The objects are of both Roman and native origin, probably buried as a gift to the gods. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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