NMS Archaeology Object 623016: X.FRA 4237 - Earring
Description
Summary
Fragmentary copper alloy spiral earring, from the Roman site at Newstead
Accession Number
X.FRA 4237
Other references
| Not recorded | X.FRA 1014 |
|---|
Original description
Fragmentary copper alloy spiral ear-ring, Newstead. Spiral of circular-sectioned wire, snapped off after three coils. Spiral diameter 15-16 mm; wire diameter 2 mm. Allason-Jones type 9. Reference: Allason-Jones 1989 "Ear-Rings in Roman Britain", Oxford: BAR 201, pp 107, no. 388. Previously numbered as part of general collection of miscellaneous copper alloy, X.FRA 1014.
Associated person/people (e.g. excavator/former collection)
Newstead Collection
Discovery / field collection
Date of discovery
Not recorded
Method (e.g. excavation)
Not recorded
Place (i.e. location of discovery)
Newstead, Roxburghshire, Scotland, Northern Europe
Grid reference
Not recorded
Acquisition
Acquisition date
1915
Acquisition source (i.e. name of donor)
Unknown
Acquisition source role (e.g. donor)
Not recorded
Image
None
Identifiers and Links to Other Records
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| Identifier / External Link | Linked Record | Status | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canmore Site Id: 55621 | NEWSTEAD - MELROSE - ROMAN FORT (ROMAN) | Definite | |
| NMS Accession Number: X.FRA 4237 | No linked record | Identifier supplied by NMS |
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