Arrowheads

These iron arrowheads were found during excavations at the site of the Roman fort at Newstead in Roxburghshire. They were carried by archers in the auxiliary infantry between 140 and 180 AD.

Iron arrowhead from Newstead

Roman auxiliary troops were recruited from the populations of conquered countries. As a result, their equipment varied widely. Skilled archers, some recruited from as far away as Syria, served in the auxiliary infantry in Britain.

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Online ID:	000-100-036-890-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 215
Date:	Between 140 and 180 AD
Material:	Iron; three-edged; tanged Iron; three-edged; tanged
Dimensions:	1.97" L 1.97" L
What:	Arrowhead Arrowhead
Subject:
Who:	Newstead Collection Newstead Collection
Where:	Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead
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References:	Curle, J. A Roman frontier post and its people: the fort of Newstead. Glasgow: MacLehose, 1911, p. 189, Pl. XXXVIII, figs. 2 & 4.
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