Strap mount

This bronze strap mount was found during excavations at the site of the Roman fort at Newstead in Roxburghshire. It was used to decorate horse harness, sometime between 80 and 180 AD. This example was made in a local style.

The underside has concealed strap bars. The strap mount is somewhat corroded, and shows signs of wear.

There were two classes of Roman soldiers: the elite legionary and the ordinary auxiliary soldier, each with its own particular type of equipment. Some of the auxiliaries were recruited locally, and used native weapons or equipment, such as horse fittings.

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Online ID:	000-100-037-104-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 557
Date:	Between 80 and 180 AD
Material:	Copper alloy
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What:	Strap junction
Subject:
Who:	Newstead Collection
Where:	Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead
Event:
Description:	Copper alloy cruciform strap junction, from Newstead
References:	Curle, J. A Roman frontier post and its people: the fort of Newstead. Glasgow: MacLehose, 1911, Pl. LXXV, 1.
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