From Traprain Law, East Lothian

Brooches

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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Online ID:	000-100-102-552-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.GVM 51
Date:	80 - 200 AD 80 - 200 AD 80 - 200 AD 80 - 200 AD Between 80 and 200 AD
Material:	Copper alloy, enamel; bow-shaped; spring and pin complete; ring at back wanting Copper alloy, enamel; disc-shaped; with four projections on circumference; complete with pin Copper alloy, enamel; harp-shaped; foot broken; spring of pin remaining Copper alloy, grey patina; harp-shaped; pin broken off; catch plate complete
Dimensions:	1.69" L 2.38" L 27 mm D 56 mm L
What:	Fibula / brooch Fibula / brooch Fibula / brooch Fibula / brooch, trumpet head
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Where:	Scotland, East Lothian, Traprain Law Scotland, East Lothian, Traprain Law Scotland, East Lothian, Traprain Law Scotland, East Lothian, Traprain Law
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Description:	Enamelled copper alloy brooch with plate on bow, from Traprain Law, 80 - 200 AD Copper alloy bar brooch from Traprain Law, 80 - 200 AD Disc brooch of copper alloy with enamelled centre and four projections on circumference, from Traprain Law, East Lothian, 80 - 200 AD
References:	Johns, Catherine. The jewellery of Roman Britain. Celtic and Classical traditions. London: UCL Press Ltd., 1996, pp 147-85.
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