Horse or chariot fastening, Dalswinton, Kirkmahoe.
Kirkmahoe
A bronze horse or chariot fastening found on the surface near
Dalswinton, this fragment is typical of those of the
period.
Dalswinton Fort
The site of two Roman Forts (built on the same site) were
discovered via aerial photography and subsequently excavated in the
1950s, both forts are of a size to have held cavalry units
and the later fort may have quartered the Ala Petriana, a
distinguished auxiliary regiment, whose soldiers had been made
Roman citizens for valour on the field of
battle. There are no surface indications of
these sites, fields all having been cultivated. The finds from the
excavations are on display in Dumfries
Museum.
Object no :
RPD0141
Collection :
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
length: 118 mm
Materials :
Bronze
Location :
Kirkmahoe
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