Disc brooch
Image © National Museums Scotland
Name/Title
Disc broochEntry/Object ID
X.FRA 3245Description
Enamelled disc brooch from the Roman site at Newstead (Trimontium)Use
Brooches were used as both decorative jewellery and to hold some pieces of clothing/ cloak togetherContext
Numerous brooches of various styles have been found at the fort, and still have enamel present.Collection
National Museums ScotlandCategory
Brooch
Jewellery
Acquisition
Accession
X.FRA 3245Made/Created
Time Period
1st - 2nd centuryEthnography
Cultural Region
Continent
EuropeCulture/Tribe
Romano British