Sword
Name/Title
SwordEntry/Object ID
L.2021.27Description
Cut-down native iron sword from the Roman site at NewsteadUse
Swords were used during battles to cut down the soldiers opponent. Swords could be used for both defense and offensive purposes.Context
As Trimontium was a military fort, weapons of numerous styles in varying states of conservation were found. The Romans would have used swords to control local populations through military means.Collection
National Museums ScotlandCategory
Military Equipment & Weaponry
Acquisition
Accession
X.FRA 274Source (if not Accessioned)
National Museums ScotlandNotes
LoanEthnography
Cultural Region
Continent
EuropeCulture/Tribe
Roman