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From Newstead, Roxburghshire

Postcard of Hoard.
000-100-036-143-C
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Hoard

These objects were found in a hoard in a moss near Middlebie in Dumfriesshire. They were deposited sometime in the first two centuries AD.

Twenty-eight objects were found in the hoard, most parts of horse harnesses but also including a guard from a sword hilt. Some of the objects have enamelled decoration.

Most of the objects in the Middlebie hoard are typical lowland Scotland metalwork of the period, with parallels found at the native site of Traprain Law and the Roman fort at Newstead.


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Online ID: 000-100-036-143-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.FA 71
Date: Between 0 and 200 AD
Material: Bronze
Bronze
Bronze
Bronze; hollow globular ends
Cheek rings of penannular form grasping a loop
Cruciform shape
Cruciform shape; with boss in the centre and two on either side
May be imperfect at one end
May be imperfect at one end
May be imperfect at one end
May show considerable signs of wear on the inner side
May show considerable signs of wear on the inner side
May show considerable signs of wear on the inner side
May show considerable signs of wear on the inner side
Oval; double-pointed; with loop on the back for attachment to harness
Plain cheek rings
Dimensions: 1.38" L
1.88" D
2.50" D
2.50" D
2.50" D
2.50" D
Rings 2.31" D; mouthpiece 4.00" max L
What: Bridle bit
Bridle bit
Button / mount
Cheek ring
Cheek ring
Cheek ring
Cheek ring
Dress fastener
Dress fastener
Dress fastener
Mount
Mount
Mount
Mount
Mount
Strap junction
Terret
Terret
Terret
Terret
Terret
Terret
Terret
Terret
Terret
Terret
Terret / half
Subject:
Who:
Where: Scotland, Dumfriesshire, Middlebie
Scotland, Dumfriesshire, Middlebie
Scotland, Dumfriesshire, Middlebie
Scotland, Dumfriesshire, Middlebie
Scotland, Dumfriesshire, Middlebie
Scotland, Dumfriesshire, Middlebie
Scotland, Dumfriesshire, Middlebie
Scotland, Dumfriesshire, Middlebie
Scotland, Dumfriesshire, Middlebie
Scotland, Dumfriesshire, Middlebie
Scotland, Dumfriesshire, Middlebie
Scotland, Dumfriesshire, Middlebie
Scotland, Dumfriesshire, Middlebie
Scotland, Dumfriesshire, Middlebie
Scotland, Dumfriesshire, Middlebie
Scotland, Dumfriesshire, Middlebie
Scotland, Dumfriesshire, Middlebie
Scotland, Dumfriesshire, Middlebie
Scotland, Dumfriesshire, Middlebie
Scotland, Dumfriesshire, Middlebie
Scotland, Dumfriesshire, Middlebie
Scotland, Dumfriesshire, Middlebie
Scotland, Dumfriesshire, Middlebie
Scotland, Dumfriesshire, Middlebie
Scotland, Dumfriesshire, Middlebie
Scotland, Dumfriesshire, Middlebie
Scotland, Dumfriesshire, Middlebie
Event:
Description: Cheek ring from a bridle bit, found in a moss at Middlebie
Cheek ring from a bridle bit, found in a moss at Middlebie
Cheek ring from a bridle bit, found in a moss at Middlebie
Cheek ring from a bridle bit, found in a moss at Middlebie
Mount from a moss at Middlebie
Mount from a moss at Middlebie
Mount from a moss at Middlebie
Dress fastener from a moss at Middlebie
Dress fastener from a moss at Middlebie
Dress fastener from a moss at Middlebie
Elaborate cruciform strap junction from a moss at Middlebie
Mount of cruciform shape with a central boss and two on either side, from a moss at Middlebie
Mount, possibly from a sword handle or dagger, from a moss at Middlebie
Terret from a moss at Middlebie
Terret from a moss at Middlebie
Bronze terret from a moss at Middlebie
Bronze terret from a moss at Middlebie
Terret from a moss at Middlebie
Terret from a moss at Middlebie
Terret from a moss at Middlebie
Terret from a moss at Middlebie
Terret from a moss at Middlebie
Bronze terret from a moss at Middlebie
Half of a bronze terret from a moss at Middlebie
Oval double-pointed button or mount with a loop on the back for attachment to a harness, from a moss at Middlebie
Bridle bit with plain cheek rings from a moss at Middlebie
Bridle bit with cheek rings of penannular form grasping a loop, from a moss at Middlebie
References:
  • MacGregor, Morna. Early Celtic art in North Britain. Leicester: Leicester University Press, 1976. 
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