Harness, horse / saddle plate
©National Museums Scotland. Digitised from a positive on film by The Trimontium Trust.
Name/Title
Harness, horse / saddle plateEntry/Object ID
X.FRA 519Description
Saddle plate of brass, oblong with two panels with a boss in the centre of each, and incised decoration. From the Roman site at Newstead (Trimontium), 80 - 100 ADUse
It was used to decorate a saddle, likely for ceremonial occasions, between 80 and 100 AD.Context
Trimontium was a military fort, mainly comprised of cavalry forces. Numerous artefacts relating to horses, such as harness and saddle fittings, were found at the site. Found in Pit LV.Collection
National Museums ScotlandCategory
Saddle plate
Cavalry Equipment
Acquisition
Accession
X.FRA 519Source (if not Accessioned)
National Museums ScotlandMade/Created
Date made
80 - 100Time Period
Late 1st centuryEthnography
Cultural Region
Continent
EuropeCulture/Tribe
Roman