Strap fastener

This bronze strap fastener was found during excavations at the site of the Roman fort at Newstead in Roxburghshire. It was used to fasten straps on a horse harness belonging to a member of the auxiliary cavalry. It was used sometime between 80 and 180 AD.

Bronze strap fastener from Newstead

The harnesses of Roman cavalrymen were decorated with a range of mounts and pendants. Some of the finer examples were probably used in tournaments or ceremonies rather than fighting.

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Online ID:	000-100-037-127-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 590
Date:	Between 80 and 180 AD
Material:	Bronze
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Who:	Newstead Collection
Where:	Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead
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References:	Curle, J. A Roman frontier post and its people: the fort of Newstead. Glasgow: MacLehose, 1911, Pl. LXXVI.
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