Fitting, loop
Image © National Museums Scotland
Name/Title
Fitting, loopEntry/Object ID
X.FRA 3430Description
Split loop fitting of iron, with ring, from Newstead (Trimontium)Use
Used of the fitting is unknownContext
The Roman army needed blacksmiths to make iron tyres, fittings, and nails, as well as to repair weapons. A number of tools used in the smiddy have been found in the Roman forts, as well as a wide range of objects produced by the blacksmiths.Collection
National Museums ScotlandCategory
Iron Objects
Acquisition
Accession
X.FRA 3430Made/Created
Time Period
1st - 2nd centuryEthnography
Cultural Region
Continent
EuropeCulture/Tribe
Roman