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Iron object

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from Newstead, Roxburghshire

Postcard of Iron object.
000-180-001-427-C
© National Museums Scotland

Iron object

This iron object of unknown function was found at the site of the Roman fort at Newstead in Roxburghshire. It dates from between 80 and 180 AD.

The object is four-sided and tapers to a point. At the other end, a circular rod projects from its base.

The Roman army needed blacksmiths to make iron tyres, fittings, and nails, as well as to repair weapons. A number of tools used in the smiddy have been found in the Roman forts, as well as a wide range of objects produced by the blacksmiths.


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Online ID: 000-180-001-427-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0504: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.FRA 455
Date: Between 80 and 180 AD
Material: Iron
Dimensions: 3.13" long
What: Object / iron
Subject:
Who: Newstead Collection
Where: Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead
Event:
Description: Object of iron, pointed, four-sided and with a portion of circular rod projecting from the base, from the Roman site at Newstead
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