from Camelon, Stirlingshire
![Postcard of Sword, spearheads, shield boss and ring.](/database/media.php?file=postcard/image/0098/00980812.jpg&PHPSESSID=ldk9j6mhuar4rv62bfjd049bd6) 000-190-004-078-C © National Museums Scotland |
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Sword, spearheads, shield boss and ring
This sword, the spearheads, shield boss, and small ring, all made from iron, were found in a grave of two native auxiliary soldiers at the site of the Roman fort at Camelon in Stirlingshire. The burial dates from between 80 and 90 AD.
Fragments of a wooden scabbard and textiles are preserved in the corrosion on the sword. The spearheads also preserve fragments of the wooden hafts. The small ring has folded-over ends.
The occupying Roman army, with its mixture of soldiers from various parts of the Empire, brought foreign burial traditions. Cremation was normal, the remains usually buried in pots. Local recruited auxiliaries generally stuck to their traditional practices.
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000-190-004-078-C |
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National Museums Scotland |
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0098: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland X.FX 366 |
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Between 80 and 90 AD
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Iron; in corroded remains of wooden scabbard / textile Iron; portion of wooden haft Iron; portion of wooden shaft Iron; round; damaged Iron; small; folded over ends
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1.10" L 12.80" L 18.50" L / 5 mm x 5 mm 5.90" max W 8.90" L
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Loop / belt mount Shield boss Spearhead Spearhead Sword / scabbard / textile / fragment
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Scotland, Stirlingshire, Falkirk, Camelon Scotland, Stirlingshire, Falkirk, Camelon Scotland, Stirlingshire, Falkirk, Camelon Scotland, Stirlingshire, Falkirk, Camelon Scotland, Stirlingshire, Falkirk, Camelon
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Iron sword with corroded-on wooden scabbard and small textile fragment, from Camelon Round iron shield boss from Camelon Iron spearhead with portion of wooden shaft, from Camelon Iron spearhead with portion of wooden haft, from Camelon Small iron loop with folded over ends, probably mounts from a belt, from Camelon
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