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This iron pin was found at Bonchester in Roxburghshire. It was used sometime in the last two centuries BC.

The iron rod has been hammered out and shaped into a ring at the top.

Iron first appears in Scotland by 700 BC. At first it was heated and hammered into shapes, using a range of hammers. With skilful working, a range of decorative items such as this one, as well as functional objects, were produced.

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• Online ID: 000-100-039-009-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.GP 339
• Date: Between 200 BC and 0
  
• Material: Iron; with bent head
  
• Dimensions: 5.25" L; head 1.06" W
  
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• Where: Scotland, Roxburghshire, Bonchester Hill
  
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• Description: Iron ring-headed pin from Bonchester Fort
  
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