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This fragment of a building stone with cable decoration was found at the site of the Roman fort at Birrens in Dumfriesshire. It was probably carved by an army craftsman or produced locally for the army between 122 and 180 AD.

Fragment of building stone with cable decoration, from Birrens, Dumfriesshire, 122 - 180 AD

The Roman army obtained supplies from three zones: locally (either by the army or natives), within the Roman province of Britannia, or further afield in the Roman empire.

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• Online ID: 000-100-102-447-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.FP 20
• Date: 122 - 180 AD
  Between 122 and 180 AD
  
• Material: Stone; with cable decoration
  Stone, building / fragment
  
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• What: Stone, building / fragment
  
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• Where: Scotland, Dumfriesshire, Middlebie, Birrens
  
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