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Sword, spearheads, shield boss and ring

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from Camelon, Stirlingshire

Postcard of Sword, spearheads, shield boss and ring.
000-190-004-078-C
© National Museums Scotland

Sword, spearheads, shield boss and ring

This sword, the spearheads, shield boss, and small ring, all made from iron, were found in a grave of two native auxiliary soldiers at the site of the Roman fort at Camelon in Stirlingshire. The burial dates from between 80 and 90 AD.

Fragments of a wooden scabbard and textiles are preserved in the corrosion on the sword. The spearheads also preserve fragments of the wooden hafts. The small ring has folded-over ends.

The occupying Roman army, with its mixture of soldiers from various parts of the Empire, brought foreign burial traditions. Cremation was normal, the remains usually buried in pots. Local recruited auxiliaries generally stuck to their traditional practices.


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Online ID: 000-190-004-078-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.FX 366
Date: Between 80 and 90 AD
Material: Iron; in corroded remains of wooden scabbard / textile
Iron; portion of wooden haft
Iron; portion of wooden shaft
Iron; round; damaged
Iron; small; folded over ends
Dimensions: 1.10" L
12.80" L
18.50" L / 5 mm x 5 mm
5.90" max W
8.90" L
What: Loop / belt mount
Shield boss
Spearhead
Spearhead
Sword / scabbard / textile / fragment
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Where: Scotland, Stirlingshire, Falkirk, Camelon
Scotland, Stirlingshire, Falkirk, Camelon
Scotland, Stirlingshire, Falkirk, Camelon
Scotland, Stirlingshire, Falkirk, Camelon
Scotland, Stirlingshire, Falkirk, Camelon
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Description: Iron sword with corroded-on wooden scabbard and small textile fragment, from Camelon
Round iron shield boss from Camelon
Iron spearhead with portion of wooden shaft, from Camelon
Iron spearhead with portion of wooden haft, from Camelon
Small iron loop with folded over ends, probably mounts from a belt, from Camelon
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