RecordSteering oar< 1 of 1 > Back From Newstead, Roxburghshire
Steering oarThis wooden steering oar was found during excavations at the site of the Roman fort at Newstead in Roxburghshire. It was used on a riverboat along the River Tweed between 80 and 100 AD. Near the top of the blade a square hole has been cut through the shaft, probably for a tiller pointing inwards, while at the bottom there was probably a similar hole, now broken away to form a notch, perhaps for a cord attached to the gunwale. Boats were used in Scotland not only along the seacoasts, but also on inland rivers. The Romans built roads to transport men and materials, but also used the riverways, as this steering oar attests. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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