Tether

This iron stake and ring tether was found during excavations at the site of the Roman fort at Newstead in Roxburghshire. It was used between 80 and 180 AD.

The top of the stake is damaged.

The Roman army was composed of infantry and cavalry, each with specialised equipment. The cavalry needed special weapons for use on horseback, as well as a range of equipment for their horses.

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Online ID:	000-100-036-992-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.FRA 339
Date:	Between 80 and 180 AD
Material:	Iron stake
Dimensions:	15.50" L
What:	Tether, stake and ring
Subject:
Who:	Newstead Collection
Where:	Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead
Event:
Description:	Stake and ring tether from Newstead
References:	Curle, James. A Roman frontier post and its people: the Fort of Newstead in the parish of Melrose. Glasgow: Maclehose & Sons, 1911 Find in NLS: Title, Author, Title+Author or British Library: Title, Author, Title+Author
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