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Belt plate

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from Newstead, Roxburghshire

Postcard of Belt plate.
000-100-037-115-C
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Belt plate

This bronze belt plate was found during excavations at the site of the Roman fort of Newstead in Roxburghshire. It was used sometime between 80 and 180 AD.

The belt plate is ornamented with a lion in relief. There are traces of plating with a white substance.

Excavations at Newstead have revealed much about the layout, daily life and equipment in Roman camps in Scotland. Belts were an essential item of clothing for a soldier. The fittings were often quite elaborate.


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Online ID: 000-100-037-115-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.FRA 576
Date: Between 80 and 180 AD
Material: Bronze; showing traces of plating with white
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Who: Newstead Collection
Where: Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead
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Description: Bronze belt plate showing traces of plating with white, from Newstead
References:
  • Curle, J. A Roman frontier post and its people: the fort of Newstead. Glasgow: MacLehose, 1911, Pl. LXXVI, 19. 
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