Fitting

This iron fitting 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 fitting is made of a narrow, pointed plate of iron, with three nail holes in it. A circular rod projects from one end.

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:	000-180-001-428-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0504: National Museums Scotland Part 2 Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.FRA 458
Date:	Between 80 and 180 AD
Material:	Iron
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What:	Plate, iron
Subject:
Who:	Newstead Collection
Where:	Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead
Event:
Description:	Narrow pointed plate of iron, from the Roman site at Newstead
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