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Milestone (pieces)

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from Ingliston, Midlothian

Postcard of Milestone (pieces).
000-190-004-077-C
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Milestone (pieces)

These two pieces of a milestone were found at Ingliston in Midlothian. They record the distance from the Roman fort at Newstead, known as Trimontium in Roman times, from Ingliston. The milestone was erected between 140 and 144 AD.

The milestone is shaped as a tall pillar, with decoration at the top in relief. Both pieces are damaged. The bottom of the pillar is reconstructed.

The Romans built a network of proper roads in southern Scotland where there had been only tracks and paths before. They were used to move troops and supplies around the province as quickly as possible. Milestones showed the distances between specific places.


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Online ID: 000-190-004-077-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.FV 30
Date: Between 140 and 144 AD
Material: Stone
Stone
Dimensions: Measurements require clarification
Measurements require clarification
What: Milestone / portion
Milestone / portion
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Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Kirkliston, Ingliston
Scotland, Midlothian, Kirkliston, Ingliston
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Description: Segment of a Roman milestone recording the distance from the fort at Newstead (Trimontium), from Ingliston
Segment of a Roman milestone recording the distance from the fort at Newstead (Trimontium), from Ingliston
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