Harness, horse/saddle mount
Image © National Museums Scotland
Name/Title
Harness, horse/saddle mountEntry/Object ID
X.FRA 130.3Description
One of four saddle mounts of copper alloy, marked SIINIICIO (Senecio) to indicate ownership, from the Roman site at Newstead (Trimontium), 80 - 100 ADUse
These saddle mounts were used to stiffen projections at each corner of a saddle to help with balance while on the horse The outside of the mounts would likely have been covered with leather to grip the leather of the saddle more effectively. Roman cavalry horses were fitted with heavy leather saddles with horns, for the stability of the riders. Cavalry horses were also attired with decorative elements such as a variety of metal fittings and pendants.Context
Found in Pit XXII during the excavations of James CurleCollection
National Museums ScotlandCategory
Cavalry Equipment
Acquisition
Accession
X.FRA 130.3Source (if not Accessioned)
National Museums ScotlandMade/Created
Time Period
Late 1st centuryEthnography
Cultural Region
Continent
EuropeCulture/Tribe
Romano British, Roman