Strip of thin bronze

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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: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.FRA 621
• Date: Between 80 and 180 AD
  
• Material: Bronze, thin; embossed
  Plate / strip / vehicle fitting
  
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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
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