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Piece of stone with carved letters
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From Traprain Law, East Lothian
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This piece of felstone incised with letters was found at the site of the native hillfort of Traprain Law in East Lothian. It dates from the time of the Roman presence in Scotland, between 80 and 400 AD.
The stone has the first four letters of the alphabet ('ABCD') carved in it.
Writing was brought to Scotland by the Romans. Although many Roman soldiers could read and write to some extent, the native people did not adopt literacy, relying on oral tradition. Some natives, however, perhaps at least learned the letters.
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- Online ID: 000-100-039-595-C
- Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland
Project description View all records in project - Ref: National Museums Scotland X.GV 968
- Date: 80 - 400
Between 80 and 400 AD - Material: Felstone; incised letters
Stone - Dimensions: 1.41" x 0.94" x 0.31"
- What: Stone
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- Where: Scotland, East Lothian, Traprain Law
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- Description: Inscribed alphabet stone from Traprain Law, 80 - 400
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