Swivel

A swivel is a coupling device allowing free turning of the parts which are attached to it. This iron example with two iron rings attached to it was found during excavations at the site of the Roman fort at Newstead in Roxburghshire. It dates from between 80 and 180 AD.

Swivel of iron, from the Roman site at Newstead, Roxburghshire, 80 - 180 AD

Iron was widely used by the Romans for tools, weapons and fittings. Blacksmiths made a wide range of objects, using tools not that different from those in use today.

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Online ID:	000-100-104-104-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 500
Date:	80 - 180 AD Between 80 and 180 AD
Material:	Iron
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Who:	Newstead Collection
Where:	Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead
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References:	Curle, J. A Roman frontier post and its people: the fort of Newstead. Glasgow: MacLehose, 1911, p. 289, Pl LXXI, 6.
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