Mounts

Add to album

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.

Record details

To search on related items, click any underlined text below.

• Online ID: 000-190-004-069-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: 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
  Loop
  Loop
  
• Dimensions:
• 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
  
• References:
• Translations:
• Related Records: