Dress fastener

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This bronze square-headed dress fastener was found at the site of the Roman fort at Newstead in Roxburghshire. It dates from between 80 and 180 AD. It has an X design scratched on the surface.

Newstead was the largest auxiliary fort in Scotland in the late 1st century AD. In the 2nd century it held a cavalry regiment and legionary detachment. Excavations at Newstead have revealed much about the layout and daily life in Roman forts in Scotland.

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• Online ID: 000-180-001-834-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.FRA 3443
• Date: Between 80 and 180 AD
  
• Material: Square-headed
  
• Dimensions: 0.60" x 0.70"
  
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• Who: J. Curle (Excavator)
  
• Where: Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead
  
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