Pieces of rope

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These pieces of rope were found in a box at the site of the Roman fort at Newstead in Roxburghshire. They provide rare evidence of the use of rope between 80 and 180 AD.

Box containing four pieces of rope from Newstead

Plant and animal fibres were used to produce a wide range of common products in addition to cloth, including nets, basketry, string and rope. Few examples survive, and of those which do, there is rarely enough to determine the size, shape or function.

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• Online ID: 000-100-037-354-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.FRA 1182
• Date: Between 80 and 180 AD
  
• Material: Rope / piece / box
  
• Dimensions: 6.00" - 16.00" L
  
• What: Rope / piece / box
  
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• Who: Newstead Collection
  
• Where: Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead
  
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