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Brooch (back)

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from Newstead, Roxburghshire

Postcard of Brooch (back).
000-190-002-088-C
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Brooch (back)

This enamelled bronze brooch was found at the site of the Roman fort at Newstead in Roxburghshire. It dates from between 80 and 180 AD. This picture shows the back of the brooch.

The lugs and catch on the back have survived, but the pin has not.

Brooches were used to fasten clothing, and are understandably a common find on Roman sites. Disc brooches found in Britain were often decorated with enamel or inlaid glass.


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Online ID: 000-190-002-088-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.FRA 831
Date: 80 - 180 AD
Between 80 and 180 AD
Material: Bronze; enamelled
Dimensions:
What: Brooch
Subject:
Who: Newstead Collection
Where: Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead
Event:
Description: Enamelled bronze brooch from the Roman site at Newstead, Roxburghshire, 80 - 180 AD
References:
  • Curle, J. A Roman frontier post and its people: the fort of Newstead. Glasgow: MacLehose, 1911, p 331, Pl LXXIX, 10. 
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