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Bridle bit (Fragment)

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from Newstead, Roxburghshire

Postcard of Bridle bit (Fragment).
000-100-037-114-C
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Bridle bit (Fragment)

This fragmentary bronze bridle bit for a horse harness was found during excavations at the site of the Roman fort at Newstead in Roxburghshire. The decoration on the bit is in a local style. It was used sometime between 80 and 180 AD.

The bit is broken at both ends.

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: 000-100-037-114-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.FRA 575
Date: Between 80 and 180 AD
Material: Copper alloy; ornamented on one part by a transversely grooved bar between two trumpet-shaped terminals
Dimensions:
What: Bit / fragment
Subject:
Who: Newstead Collection
Where: Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead
Event:
Description: Copper alloy three-link bit fragment, from Newstead
References:
  • MacGregor, Morna. Early Celtic art in North Britain. Leicester: Leicester University Press, 1976, vol. 1, pp. 28, 53; vol. 2, no. 7. 
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