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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: National Museums Scotland
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• 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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