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from Newstead, Roxburghshire

Postcard of Beads.
000-100-102-478-C
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Beads

These three glass beads were found during excavations at the site of the Roman fort at Newstead in Roxburghshire. They were probably used to decorate horse harnesses.

One bead is of dark blue glass, one of dark grey, and the third of black opaque glass. All are of a type called a melon bead, due to their obvious resemblance to the fruit.

Excavations at Newstead have revealed much about the layout, daily life and equipment in Roman camps in Scotland. The cavalry had special equipment for tournaments and ceremonies, to impress visitors and build morale.


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Online ID: 000-100-102-478-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.FRA 872
Date: 80 - 180 AD
80 - 180 AD
80 - 180 AD
Between 80 and 180 AD
Material: Black, opaque; melon-shaped
Dark grey; melon-shaped
Glass, dark blue; melon-shaped
Dimensions: 0.90" x 0.65"
0.94" D
What: Bead
Bead
Bead
Subject:
Who: Newstead Collection
Newstead Collection
Newstead Collection
Where: Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead
Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead
Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead
Event:
Description: Melon bead of dark blue glass, from the Roman site at Newstead, 80 - 180 AD
Dark grey melon bead, from the Roman site at Newstead, 80 - 180 AD
Black opaque melon bead, from the Roman site at Newstead, 80 - 180 AD
References:
  • Curle, J. A Roman frontier post and its people: the fort of Newstead. Glasgow: MacLehose, 1911, Pl. LCI, 11. 
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