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from Newstead, Roxburghshire

000-180-001-423-C
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This iron pin was found at the site of the Roman fort at Newstead in Roxburghshire. It would have been used to pin together objects, sometime between 80 and 180 AD.

The long pin has a perforated head. It is broken at its point.

The Roman army needed blacksmiths to make iron tyres, fittings, and nails, as well as to repair weapons. A number of tools used in the smiddy have been found in the Roman forts, as well as a wide range of objects produced by the blacksmiths.

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Online ID:	000-180-001-423-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0504: National Museums Scotland Part 2 Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.FRA 424
Date:	Between 80 and 180 AD
Material:	Iron
Dimensions:	9.50" long
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Who:	Newstead Collection
Where:	Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead
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Description:	Pin with perforated head, from the Roman site at Newstead
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