Plate

This small mount of brass was found at the site of the Roman fort at Newstead in Roxburghshire. It could have been used for a number of purposes. The object dates from between 80 and 180 AD. This picture shows the back of the small oblong plate.

Small plate of brass, from the Roman site at Newstead, Roxburghshire, 80 - 180 AD

The Roman army garrisoned at Newstead required the services of smiths, woodworkers and other craft specialists. A large range of objects were made, some for everyday use and some more ornate. Other items were imported.

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Online ID:	000-190-002-079-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.FRA 685
Date:	80 - 180 AD Between 80 and 180 AD
Material:	Brass; small; possibly a hair ornament
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Who:	Newstead Collection
Where:	Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead
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References:	Curle, J. A Roman frontier post and its people: the fort of Newstead. Glasgow: MacLehose, 1911, pp 315-6, Pl. LXXXIV, 3.
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