Stud

This large, flat brass stud was found at the site of the Roman fort at Newstead in Roxburghshire. It may have been attached to a leather harness, or perhaps a belt. The object dates from between 80 and 180 AD. This picture shows the stud from the back.

Large flat circular stud of brass, from the Roman site at Newstead, Roxburghshire, 80 - 180 AD

Newstead was the largest auxiliary fort in the Scotland in the late 1st century AD. In the 2nd century it held a cavalry regiment and legionary detachment. Excavations at Newstead have revealed much about the layout and daily life in Roman forts in Scotland.

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Online ID:	000-190-002-078-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.FRA 664
Date:	80 - 180 AD Between 80 and 180 AD
Material:	Brass; large, flat and circular
Dimensions:	2.19"
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Who:	Newstead Collection
Where:	Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead
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