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Bolt

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from Newstead, Roxburghshire

Postcard of Bolt.
000-100-104-123-C
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Bolt

This bronze bolt was found during excavations at the site of the Roman fort at Newstead in Roxburghshire. It was used sometime between 80 and 180 AD.

The irregularly shaped holes in the bolt would have corresponded to the key.

Concern with security is nothing new. The Romans built doors with handles, hooks and levers. Complicated lock and key mechanisms were also fitted to doors and chests, as evidenced by the large number of keys which have been found.


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Online ID: 000-100-104-123-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.FRA 1094
Date: 80 - 180 AD
Between 80 and 180 AD
Material: Bronze
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What: Bolt, lock
Subject:
Who: Newstead Collection
Where: Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead
Event:
Description: Bolt of a lock of bronze, from the Roman site at Newstead, Roxburghshire, 80 - 180 AD
References:
  • Curle, J. A Roman frontier post and its people: the fort of Newstead. Glasgow: MacLehose, 1911, p 306, Pl. LXXVIII, 7. 
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