from Camelon, Stirlingshire
Add to albumThis sword, the spearheads, shield boss, and small ring, all made from iron, were found in a grave of two native auxiliary soldiers at the site of the Roman fort at Camelon in Stirlingshire. The burial dates from between 80 and 90 AD.
Fragments of a wooden scabbard and textiles are preserved in the corrosion on the sword. The spearheads also preserve fragments of the wooden hafts. The small ring has folded-over ends.
The occupying Roman army, with its mixture of soldiers from various parts of the Empire, brought foreign burial traditions. Cremation was normal, the remains usually buried in pots. Local recruited auxiliaries generally stuck to their traditional practices.
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- Online ID: 000-190-004-078-C
- Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland
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- Ref: National Museums Scotland X.FX 366
- Date: Between 80 and 90 AD
- Material: Iron; in corroded remains of wooden scabbard / textile
Iron; portion of wooden haft
Iron; portion of wooden shaft
Iron; round; damaged
Iron; small; folded over ends
Loop / belt mount
Shield boss
Spearhead
Spearhead
Sword / scabbard / textile / fragment
- Dimensions: 1.10" L
12.80" L
18.50" L / 5 mm x 5 mm
5.90" max W
8.90" L
- What: Loop / belt mount
Shield boss
Spearhead
Spearhead
Sword / scabbard / textile / fragment
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- Where: Scotland, Stirlingshire, Falkirk, Camelon
Scotland, Stirlingshire, Falkirk, Camelon
Scotland, Stirlingshire, Falkirk, Camelon
Scotland, Stirlingshire, Falkirk, Camelon
Scotland, Stirlingshire, Falkirk, Camelon
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- Description: Iron sword with corroded-on wooden scabbard and small textile fragment, from Camelon
Round iron shield boss from Camelon
Iron spearhead with portion of wooden shaft, from Camelon
Iron spearhead with portion of wooden haft, from Camelon
Small iron loop with folded over ends, probably mounts from a belt, from Camelon
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