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From Traprain Law, East Lothian

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These four enamelled bronze brooches, also known as fibulae, were found at the native hillfort site of Traprain Law in East Lothian. They are various forms of Roman brooches, obtained by trade sometime between 80 and 200 AD.

Trumpet head brooch of copper alloy with enamelling, from Traprain Law, East Lothian, 80 - 200 AD

The large defended hillfort at Traprain Law was an important site in Iron Age Scotland. A large number of Roman and native objects have been found from there, showing that the native population prospered in its contacts with the Romans.

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