Roman Spatha

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Description

Roman sword, spatha, from Trimontium Roman Fort at Newstead. Auxiliary sword and/or used by Roman cavalry. Image ©National Museums Scotland

Object Information

Date Created:

1st-2nd Century CE

Local ID:

X.FRA 134

Collection:

National Museums Scotland

Provenance:

James Curle 1905-1911 excavations

Place of Creation/Discovery:

Trimontium

Materials:

Iron

Cultural Attribution:

Romano-British

Period:

1st-2nd Century CE

Classification:

Sword, Weapon

Rights:

National Museums Scotland