Strip of thin bronze

This embossed strip of thin bronze was found at the site of the Roman fort at Newstead in Roxburghshire. It was possibly used as a decorative strip for a vehicle such as a cart. The strip dates from between 80 and 180 AD.

The strip is ornamented with stamped bosses on the edge, and a central row surrounded by repoussé rings. The strip is incomplete at one end. Three small rivet holes for attachment are preserved.

Entire carts or wagons from this period rarely survive. Often all that is left are metal fittings and bindings.

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Online ID:	000-100-037-143-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 621
Date:	Between 80 and 180 AD
Material:	Bronze, thin; embossed
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What:	Plate / strip / vehicle fitting
Subject:
Who:	Newstead Collection
Where:	Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead
Event:
Description:	Embossed plate of thin bronze, possibly a decorative strip for a vehicle, from Newstead
References:	Curle, James. A Roman frontier post and its people: the Fort of Newstead in the parish of Melrose. Glasgow: Maclehose & Sons, 1911 Find in NLS: Title, Author, Title+Author or British Library: Title, Author, Title+Author
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