Strap ornament

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This bronze strap ornament was found during excavations at the site of the Roman fort at Newstead in Roxburghshire. It was part of the horse harness belonging to a member of the auxiliary cavalry. It was used sometime between 80 and 180 AD.

Bronze harness plate from Newstead

The harnesses of Roman cavalrymen were decorated with a range of mounts and pendants. Some of the finer examples were probably used in tournaments or ceremonies rather than fighting.

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• Online ID: 000-100-037-116-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.FRA 577
• Date: Between 80 and 180 AD
  
• Material: Bronze
  Harness plate
  
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• What: Harness plate
  
• Subject:
• Who: Newstead Collection
  
• Where: 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, Pl. LXXVI, 20. 
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