Harness junction loop

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This bronze harness junction loop was found during excavations at the site of the Roman fort at Newstead in Roxburghshire. It was used sometime between 80 and 180 AD.

The junction loop has two eyeholes and animal decoration on the hook.

Excavations at Newstead have revealed much about the layout, daily life and equipment in Roman camps in Scotland. The Roman cavalry needed a range of equipment for its horses, some for everyday use and some for ceremonies.

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• Online ID: 000-180-002-265-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.FRA 571
• Date: Between 80 and 180 AD
  
• Material: Two
  Hook
  
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• What: Hook
  
• Subject:
• Who: Newstead Collection
  
• Where: Scotland, Roxburghshire, Melrose, Newstead
  
• Event:
• Description: Hook, for harness mounting, with two eyeholes and zoomorphic decoration, from the Roman site at Newstead
  
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