Piece of a shoe

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This leather shoe upper was found at the site of the Roman fort at Castlecary in Stirlingshire. It dates from around 140 to 165 AD, providing evidence of a soldier's footwear.

Portion of leather shoe upper from Castlecary, Stirlingshire, 140 - 165 AD

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

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• Online ID: 000-100-102-522-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.FZ 164
• Date: 140 - 165 AD
  Between 140 and 165 AD
  
• Material: Leather
  Shoe upper / leather / portion
  
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• What: Shoe upper / leather / portion
  
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• Who: Castlecary Collection
  
• Where: Scotland, Stirlingshire, Castlecary
  
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