from Newstead, Roxburghshire

Mounts

This pair of large, bronze mounts was found at the site of the Roman fort at Newstead in Roxburghshire. They are from a large wooden vessel, designed to hold a loop handle. They date from between 80 and 180 AD.

The large mounts have fishtail-shaped ends, each of which is pierced. One is damaged at the tip.

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:	000-190-004-069-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 1192 B
Date:	80 - 180 AD 80 - 180 AD Between 80 and 180 AD
Material:	Bronze; massive ending in fish-tailed; segments perforated Bronze; massive ending in fish-tailed; segments perforated
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What:	Loop Loop
Subject:
Who:	Newstead Collection Newstead Collection
Where:	Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead
Event:
Description:	One of a pair of massive bronze loops, with fish-tail end and perforated segments, from the Roman site at Newstead, Roxburghshire, 80 - 180 AD One of a pair of massive loops of bronze, with fish-tailed end and perforated segments, from the Roman site at Newstead, Roxburghshire, 80 - 180 AD
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