RecordShoe upper (piece)From Newstead, Roxburghshire
Shoe upper (piece)This half of a leather shoe upper was found during excavations at the site of the Roman fort of Newstead in Roxburghshire. It dates from between 80 and 180 AD, providing evidence of a soldier's footwear. Half of the shoe upper, for one side of the shoe, survives. It has a band of openwork decoration below the latchet holes. A variety of shoes have been found in Roman Britain, included examples where the soles were nailed or stitched to several layers, sandals and one-piece shoes. Surviving where conditions are favourable, they show changing fashions over time. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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