Timber binding

This iron binding to fasten timber, possibly from a wagon, was found during excavations at the site of the Roman fort at Newstead in Roxburghshire. It was used sometime between 140 and 180 AD.

The stirrup-like binding has its lower surface hammered into a herringbone pattern. It is damaged.

The Romans depended greatly on horses. Materials needed to set up and provision the forts in Scotland were hauled over short and long distances by horses. Timber was required for a range of items including gates, houses, internal fittings, furniture, containers and utensils.

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