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Tie loop for armour

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From Newstead, Roxburghshire

Postcard of Tie loop for armour.
000-100-037-234-C
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Tie loop for armour

This bronze and iron tie loop was found at the site of the Roman fort at Newstead in Roxburghshire. It is part of the plate armour known as lorica segmentata, worn by a legionary soldier sometime between 80 and 180 AD.

The tie loop is made of a plate of bronze ending in a hook and fastened by two rivets to a piece of iron.

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: 000-100-037-234-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.FRA 1037
Date: Between 80 and 180 AD
Material: Bronze; terminating in a hook; fastened by two rivets to a piece of iron
Dimensions: 1.75" L
What: Tie loop
Subject:
Who: Newstead Collection
Where: Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead
Event:
Description: Tie loop from lorica segmentata, from Newstead
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