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Brooch

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From near Peebles, Peeblesshire

Postcard of Brooch.
000-190-000-987-C
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Brooch

This enamelled bronze brooch, also known as a fibula, was found near Peebles in Peeblesshire. It was imported from northern England for the Roman army during the second century AD.

The brooch is of a type known as a bar brooch. This picture shows the brooch from its side. The slot for the pin mechanism is visible, although the pin is missing.

Fibulae were used to fasten clothing, and are understandably a common find on Roman sites. During the Roman occupation of Britain, Romano-British styles of brooches developed, fusing Roman forms and native ornamentation.


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Online ID: 000-190-000-987-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.FT 66
Date: 100 - 200 AD
Between 100 and 200 AD
Material: Bronze; loop at one end; remains of three lines of blue enamel on the bow
Dimensions: 3.10" L
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Where: Scotland, Peeblesshire, Peebles
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Description: Bar brooch of bronze with remains of blue enamel, found near Peebles, from North East England, 100 - 200 AD
References:
  • Johns, Catherine. The jewellery of Roman Britain. Celtic and Classical traditions. London: UCL Press Ltd., 1996. 
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