Shield boss

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This small fragment of an iron shield boss was found at Traprain Law in East Lothian. It dates from between 0 and 400 AD.

The fragment preserves part of the flange of the bone and part of the dome which covered and protected the hand grip.

The large defended hillfort at Traprain Law was an important site in Iron Age Scotland. A large number of Roman and native objects have been found from there, showing that the native population prospered in its contacts with the Romans.

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• Online ID: 000-100-039-990-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.GVM 382
• Date: Between 0 and 400 AD
  
• Material: Iron; showing segment of recurved edge
  Shield boss / fragment
  
• Dimensions: 2.19" L
  
• What: Shield boss / fragment
  
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• Where: Scotland, East Lothian, Traprain Law
  
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• Description: Fragment of iron shield boss from Traprain Law
  
• References:
  • Burley, Elizabeth. Metal-work from Traprain Law. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland 89 (1955-1956), 118-226, no. 382. 
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