Shells

These five oyster shells were found at the site of the Roman fort at Newstead in Roxburghshire. They were probably imported from south-eastern England between 80 and 180 AD as a luxury food item.

Three oyster shells from the Roman site at Newstead, 80 - 180 AD

Oysters of the Thames estuary were a delicacy favoured by the Romans. They may well have been imported into Scotland along the trading system which brought the distinctive pottery known as Black Burnished Ware from the same region.

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Online ID:	000-100-102-496-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 3314
Date:	80 - 180 AD 80 - 180 AD Between 80 and 180 AD
Material:	Shell, oyster Shell, oyster
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What:	Shell, oyster Shell, oyster
Subject:
Who:	J. Curle (Excavator) J. Curle (Excavator)
Where:	Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead
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Description:	Two oyster shells from the Roman site at Newstead, 80 - 180 AD
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