Strap fitting

This hinged brass strap fitting was found during excavations at the site of the Roman fort at Newstead in Roxburghshire. It formed part of the armour known as lorica segmentata, worn by a legionary soldier sometime between 80 and 180 AD.

Hinged strap fitting from lorica segmentata, from Newstead

Lorica segmentata was made up of iron strips mounted on leather straps inside, and fastened on the outside with bronze buckles, hooks, hinges and leather straps. Larger plates to cover shoulders, chest and back were attached to the rest of the armour.

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Online ID:	000-100-037-132-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 596
Date:	Between 80 and 180 AD
Material:	Brass
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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, 11.
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