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Tie
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from Newstead, Roxburghshire
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A tie is a beam or rod which holds together and strengthens a building. This iron example was found during excavations at the site of the Roman fort at Newstead in Roxburghshire. It dates from between 80 and 180 AD.
Pottery / sherd
The Roman army needed blacksmiths to make iron tyres, fittings, and nails, as well as to repair weapons. A number of tools used in the smiddy have been found in the Roman forts, as well as a wide range of objects produced by the blacksmiths.
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- Online ID: 000-180-001-421-C
- Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
- Project:
National Museums Scotland Part 2
Project description View all records in project - Ref: National Museums Scotland X.FRA 4059
- Date: Between 80 and 180 AD
- Material: Samian
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- What: Pottery / sherd
- Subject: Pottery
- Who: J. Curle (Excavator)
- Where: Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead
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- Description:
- References:
- Curle, J. A Roman frontier post and its people: the fort of Newstead. Glasgow: MacLehose, 1911, Pl. LXVII, 9.
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