Saddle (Fragment)

This fragment of a leather saddle was found at the site of the Roman fort at Newstead in Roxburghshire. It was used sometime between 80 and 180 AD.

The strip of leather has one rounded end, which retains stitching holes. Approximately three inches back from the other end there are four feather-like points cut into the leather.

Roman cavalry horses were fitted with heavy leather saddles with horns, ornamented with a variety of metal fittings and pendants. Few examples survive, but they are pictured on gravestones and other Roman carvings.

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Online ID:	000-100-102-451-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.FRA 10
Date:	80 - 180 AD Between 80 and 180 AD
Material:	Leather; one rounded projecting end; cut with four feather-like points three inches back from other end
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What:	Saddle / fragment
Subject:
Who:	Newstead Collection
Where:	Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead
Event:
Description:	Leather saddle fragment from the Roman site at Newstead, 80 - 180 AD
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