Pole end

This iron pole end for the yoke of a wagon was found at the site of the Roman fort at Newstead in Roxburghshire. It was used between 80 and 100 AD.

Iron pole ends for the yoke of a wagon, from Newstead, Roxburghshire

Wooden yokes, wagons and carts from this period rarely survive, but must have been used from an early time. Often all that is left are metal fittings and bindings.

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Online ID:	000-100-037-041-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 480
Date:	Between 80 and 100 AD
Material:	Iron; heavy
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What:	Pole end, yoke, wagon
Subject:
Who:	Newstead Collection
Where:	Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead
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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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