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Shoe upper (Fragment)

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From Newstead, Roxburghshire

Postcard of Shoe upper (Fragment).
000-100-102-467-C
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Shoe upper (Fragment)

This fragment of a shoe upper was found during excavations at the site of the Roman fort of Newstead in Roxburghshire. It dates between 80 and 180, providing evidence of decorated footwear of Roman soldiers.

The shoe upper has long latchet loops which are pierced. If complete, the upper would have formed an attractive openwork design.

A variety of shoes have been found in Roman Britain, included examples where the soles were nailed or stitched to several layers, sandals and one-piece shoes. Surviving where conditions are favourable, they show changing fashions over time.


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Online ID: 000-100-102-467-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.FRA 102
Date: 80 - 180 AD
Between 80 and 180 AD
Material: Leather; long latchet loops; reticulated pattern
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What: Shoe upper / fragment
Subject:
Who: Newstead Collection
Where: Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead
Event:
Description: Fragment of a Roman decorated shoe upper of leather, from the Roman site at Newstead, 80 - 180 AD
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