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Pottery sherd

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From Newstead, Roxburghshire

Postcard of Pottery sherd.
000-100-102-494-C
© National Museums Scotland

Pottery sherd

This sherd of samian ware pottery was found at Newstead in Roxburghshire. It dates from between 140 and 180 AD.

The letter 'E' has been etched onto the base, perhaps indicating the owner's initial.

Brought to Scotland by the Romans, writing was a vital part of the bureaucracy generated by the army. Many Roman soldiers could read and write to some extent, and marked their names on their belongings.


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Online ID: 000-100-102-494-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.FRA 1538
Date: 140 - 180 AD
Between 140 and 180 AD
Material: Samian ware; marked
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What: Pottery / sherd
Subject:
Who: Newstead Collection
Where: Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead
Event:
Description: Fragment of Samian ware marked 'E' to indicate ownership, from the Roman site at Newstead, 140 - 180 AD
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