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from Newstead, Roxburghshire
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This bone die was found during excavations at the site of the Roman fort at Newstead in Roxburghshire. It was used sometime between 80 and 180 AD.
The die is very similar to a modern example. The points are marked by incised circles with holes in the centres.
The evidence for Roman games in Britain consists mainly of dice and boards for games similar to backgammon and draughts. Playing pieces are generally of bone or pottery sherds, though quality glass counters are also known.
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- Online ID: 000-100-037-235-C
- Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
- Project:
National Museums Scotland
Project description View all records in project - Ref: National Museums Scotland X.FRA 1043
- Date: Between 80 and 180 AD
- Material: Bone
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- Who: Newstead Collection
- Where: Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead
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- Description: Roman bone die from Newstead, Roxburghshire
- References:
- Curle, J. A Roman frontier post and its people: the fort of Newstead. Glasgow: MacLehose, 1911, p 339, Pl. XCIII, 3.
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