RecordBrooch of bronze< 1 of 1 > Back From Carpow, Perthshire
Brooch of bronzeThis bronze brooch, also known as a fibula, was found at the site of the Roman fort at Carpow in Perthshire. It was imported from the Rhineland. The brooch is of a type known as divided bow brooch. The pin in missing, and the foot of the brooch is cracked. The Roman army obtained supplies from three zones: locally (either by the army or natives), within the Roman province of Britannia, or further afield in the Roman empire. The fort at Carpow was used for a very short time, allowing close dating of finds. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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