From Newstead, Roxburghshire
This sherd of samian ware pottery was found at Newstead in Roxburghshire. It dates from between 140 and 180 AD.
The letter 'E' has been etched onto the base, perhaps indicating the owner's initial.
Brought to Scotland by the Romans, writing was a vital part of the bureaucracy generated by the army. Many Roman soldiers could read and write to some extent, and marked their names on their belongings.
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